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Read articles →Filmed at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show before the crowds arrived, this is a brief booth walkaround, not a working demo. Tony walks through the T224's build quality (all-cast-iron construction, heavier frame than comparable subcompacts), the treadle-style HST pedal, and the external loader controls, and draws a quick comparison to the T194 step-down model. Best for shoppers wanting a fast first-look at how the T224 is positioned versus similar subcompacts.
A homestead owner-operator channel, so the observations reflect a hands-on buyer's perspective rather than a dealer's sales pitch, though this particular video is a trade-show walkthrough rather than in-field use.
The T224 is the step-up version of the T194, a bit heavier with more engine and a heavier bucket loader build that lifts closer to a thousand pounds versus 700-800 pounds on the T194.
It is heavily built with all cast iron construction throughout, not just covers, giving it a considerably heavier frame than many comparable subcompact tractors.
It has a treadle valve for going forward, and you push backward with the heel of your foot to reverse, similar to but not the same as Kubota's system.
The loader control is external, which may look less finished but makes maintenance easier since you do not have to take the tractor apart to work on it.
