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Read articles →An owner's structured 50-hour (actually 73-hour) real-world assessment of the T474 shuttle-shift with backhoe, organized into five categories: dislikes, likes, untested features, improvements over time, and loves. Standout content includes a candid takedown of the owner's manual and on-camera location of grease fittings the manual omits. Covers boom float behavior, third-function setup, engine quietness, fuel economy, and overall value. Most useful for serious T474 buyers wanting an honest owner verdict.
An owner-operator who uses the tractor on home projects and job sites, giving hands-on impressions with no apparent dealership affiliation.
They are located by the step on each side of the tractor, not under the rubber plugs the manual shows. One side is a 90-degree fitting tucked behind the valve, easier to reach from the bottom.
Despite being a heavy tractor with a four-cylinder diesel, the owner found it very fuel efficient, better than he expected for its size and weight.
The owner's manual has many mistakes, mislabels parts, and omits grease fitting locations, requiring two and a half hours underneath the tractor to find them.
Yes, despite small issues he calls it a really good tractor for the money and says he would definitely buy it again without a second thought.
