I was perusing one of the other threads and came across a web page for a dealer in Washington that was advertising an F80 (they claimed 90 hp) for under $18,000. I am planning on being in the market for a large cab tractor in the next couple of years and had pretty much planned for a Kioti DK65. However, we have a Yanmar F16D that we have had for over 8 years, put on over 1,000 hours, and have only had to do normal maintenance. For the cost savings between a new tractor and a grey market Yanmar, I would be comfortable with the Yanmar, providing that parts were available for it.
So my questions is, particularly for those who deal with them, are these larger Yanmars with cabs normally available, just not imported because of a limited market? I assume that they are not produced in the numbers of the smaller tractors because most of the farms do not justify a 70 or 80 hp machine. Are they used for the same thing (mostly tilling), just on larger tracts? Are they usually personally owned or company owed perhaps (I'm wondering if they have "factory farms"). Can they be had in good condition?
If anyone had any insight into this subject I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
So my questions is, particularly for those who deal with them, are these larger Yanmars with cabs normally available, just not imported because of a limited market? I assume that they are not produced in the numbers of the smaller tractors because most of the farms do not justify a 70 or 80 hp machine. Are they used for the same thing (mostly tilling), just on larger tracts? Are they usually personally owned or company owed perhaps (I'm wondering if they have "factory farms"). Can they be had in good condition?
If anyone had any insight into this subject I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.