Oil & Fuel 24 hp Yanmar 4WD diesel

Esee2248 · Dec 25, 2008

We are going to look at a 24 hp Yanmar 4WD diesel with bucket, mower and box scraper - How can we know if it is a grey market or not? It is a 2001 and are asking $5500 here in Northern California - does that sound like a decent price? Any help would be greatly appreciated since we are brand new to tractors - thanks, Eve

LMTC · Dec 26, 2008

Why does that matter? A good dealer can support some grey market models better than an OEM dealer can support most of the models originally sold in the US. Of far greater concern is the integrity of the seller and the source of the unit. Best protection by far is references. Get several (we provide 5-6 to any shopper who asks) and CHECK THEM OUT before buying. Do the units have OSHA approved ROPS, overrunning couplers, etc. added? If not, why not? Doesn't the dealer care about your safety? Read here UTDA

rtimgray · Dec 26, 2008

Esee2248 said:
We are going to look at a 24 hp Yanmar 4WD diesel with bucket, mower and box scraper - How can we know if it is a grey market or not? It is a 2001 and are asking $5500 here in Northern California - does that sound like a decent price? Any help would be greatly appreciated since we are brand new to tractors - thanks, Eve

I'm going to be surprised if it is a 2001 model. That's only 7 years old. The newest models that I've seen are the F and Fx series, and I think they are late 80's and early 90's. I'm not saying it's impossible that it's a 2001, but it's not likely.

To answer your question, if it is a 2001 model, it is grey. I think the only non-grey tractors imported have been a couple of tracked tractors that are being used in vinyards in California.
Also, in general, if the tractor is a YMXXX (3 digit number), it is probably a US model (I know there is at least one exception that rule, but I don't remember the number). If it is a YMXXXX (4 digit number), or an F or Fx model, it is almost certainly grety.

Good luck with your search. Take care.

ninefinger · Dec 26, 2008

Read the post from LMTC again. All I can add is that I would not buy from any yanmar seller that was not a UTDA dealer.

kenmac · Dec 26, 2008

Esee2248 said:
It is a 2001

I doubt that. Most likely a v.n. tractor / dealer

Esee2248 · Dec 28, 2008

It turned out to be a 2210 model number, my error. It appears to be in very good shape, well cared for by an elderly gentleman farmer - he has the manuals (in English), some extra parts, etc. From what I can figure out, it seems to be a good used tractor for our small area.

kenmac · Dec 28, 2008

If you could do with a little less H.P. than the ym2210
there is a ym 2000D here http://www.lmtcompany.com/tractorprices.html with 4 new tires all the safety equipment & warranty for about the same money

Gizmo36 · Dec 28, 2008

The one Kenmac is talking about has a 2210D W/L for $8699 . plus you will have to pay for shipping. Same tractor you are looking at for $5500 and you get a mower and a box scraper. Get someone to go look at it with you that knows tractor . it sound like a good deal to me.

Esee2248 · Dec 30, 2008

Thanks for everyones input. We purchased it and feel good about our decision. You guys are great! I'll be back -

jdmar · Jan 1, 2009

Esee2248 said:
Thanks for everyones input. We purchased it and feel good about our decision. You guys are great! I'll be back -

Congratulations...Happy New Tractor...and Year. Let us know how it goes. Search the sight here for infor regarding fluid/filter changes...and the steering box...they get full of water. Good luck.
Peter