Yanmar YM2000 4.80 star(s) (6)

Good Compact Tractor But Don't Break Certain Parts
Model Year: 1975

I think Joe is correct about this tractor and if I didn't break my exhaust manifold, I am sure it would still be working as hard as it could. Parts are hard to find and if anyone has a connection let me know. I would also consider parting mine out or selling it outright.

Pros: It was well built.
Cons: Parts are hard to find.

My Yanmar YM 2000
Model Year: 1975

The tractor was in good condition but the tires were cracked a lot but still hold air and work okay. It is a 2 cylinder diesel engine. I do like the fact that it cranks right up just as quick and easy as my gas engine in my truck.

Pros: Starts right up and runs very good. Strong little engine, lots of power.
Cons: None so far.

Little Tractor
Model Year: 1975

My gray market Yanmar is almost perfect for what I use it for. I use it to plow (#19 Leinbach bottom plow) a one acre Plant-A-Row garden. I also till with a 5 ft. Agritec tiller and a one row cultivator. I keep the grass mowed with a 4 ft. Howse bush hog.

Pros: Good all around small tractor.
Cons: No mid mount cultivating attachments.

Farm Work Horse
Model Year: 0

Great value for money, sturdy build, easy to maintain, in the winter problematic to fire up as there is no plugs installed, for small farm really the saver, no problem with lifting the ballots of 250kg, on self made back fork. In our part of world hard to get any parts. Overall great tractor, still working even after 30+ years since leaving assembly line!

Pros: Easy to fix.
Cons: Lack of parts.

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Amazing Durability
Model Year: 1974

I rarely feel compelled to review a piece of equipment. I make about 90% of my own repairs and generally suffer poor design/assembly without feeling the need to publicly vent. So when one buys a 20 yr. old tractor and doesn't make a repair for another 18 yrs. it is time to give it up. The Yanmar 22 hp., 2 cyl. diesel is the most dependable two cylinder diesel on the planet---period. If the Yanmar 2000 is moderately maintained and only occasionally abused it can't be stopped. Use: Mowing, log pulling, landscape and light building site prep.

Pros: Dependability and low end power (at the wheels, not the PTO).
Cons: Narrow, be careful, don't run parallel on grades.

Great all around Compact Tractor
Model Year: 1978

I have rarely came across a unhappy Owner of this model. IMO.it is the most durable and dependable in the YM series.

Pros: Well built and trouble free. Very little maint required.
Cons: Only 20hp. at the PTO. Great for a 5' Tiller or a finishing mower. Personaly wouldn't use more than a 4' Rotary mower/ Brush cutter.