It was probably suggested that he check out the Yanmar forum because he was asking about a Yanmar tractor. I would say if he had asked for info about any tractor that had a forum here, someone would have pointed him that way. It may be a biased opinion, but in the general forums you invariably get (among others) a bunch of naysayers that have never had any dealings with a grey tractor, repeat things that they have heard that may or may not be true; send a fella to the horses mouth.
If I (or anyone) said that some mechanical devices will not break down, they are gravely in error. If my post came across that way, I apologize. If you are refering to the "First Ya Gotta Need Parts", I believe you took that out of context - it was conversational tone with a dealer, not a scripture verse from the tractor bible. Sorry if it seemed the other way around (I still haven't figured out how to get tone and sarcasm to show up in a post). However, my experience has been very close to that mark; so far, I've needed filters and that's it.
It also seems like the parts that were in question (i.e. water pump) may not have been available new, but were replacable, rebuildable, etc. I would have thought this to be a positive.
Note that the "no parts" phenomonom (sp) is not unique for Yanmars or Greys. Call a JD dealer and look for some parts for a '64 2010 - they have some and don't have a lot-- but I found every part that I looked for by calling different dealers, junkyards, and when all else failed, having a part (a shaft) made in a local machine shop for $50. Again, owning a grey requires a bit more of the owner than a brand-spanking-new-slushbox-equipped-overgrown-lawn-mower-complete-with-cupholder-from-a-dealer, and I (and others) find that more than a bit satisfying. If that's not what someone looking for, I agree with you steer clear of the greys.
It is good for you to post a contrasting opinion to my very obviously biased post. Thanks.
If I (or anyone) said that some mechanical devices will not break down, they are gravely in error. If my post came across that way, I apologize. If you are refering to the "First Ya Gotta Need Parts", I believe you took that out of context - it was conversational tone with a dealer, not a scripture verse from the tractor bible. Sorry if it seemed the other way around (I still haven't figured out how to get tone and sarcasm to show up in a post). However, my experience has been very close to that mark; so far, I've needed filters and that's it.
It also seems like the parts that were in question (i.e. water pump) may not have been available new, but were replacable, rebuildable, etc. I would have thought this to be a positive.
Note that the "no parts" phenomonom (sp) is not unique for Yanmars or Greys. Call a JD dealer and look for some parts for a '64 2010 - they have some and don't have a lot-- but I found every part that I looked for by calling different dealers, junkyards, and when all else failed, having a part (a shaft) made in a local machine shop for $50. Again, owning a grey requires a bit more of the owner than a brand-spanking-new-slushbox-equipped-overgrown-lawn-mower-complete-with-cupholder-from-a-dealer, and I (and others) find that more than a bit satisfying. If that's not what someone looking for, I agree with you steer clear of the greys.
It is good for you to post a contrasting opinion to my very obviously biased post. Thanks.