First tractor, did i get burned? ym2000 cracked block....

[0xbeef]

These guys are right. Steer clear of this tractor. Not only will you pay too much but the cost of all the parts added up will likely be more than the price of a newer tractor in excellent condition. I understand the need to rescue equipment, and I have done it myself, but this deal looks like a money and frustration pit.

After hearing what you guys have to say, if I get it it will be for the FEL and the parts tractor attached to it. Do any of you have an opinion on how much the loader (bulldog 285) is worth? If I hear back from him maybe I will throw out an offer. Thanks for your help and advice.

 

[winston1]

$1500? :confused3: I had one and it was a good loader but would take a lot of adapting to make it fit any model tractor other than the one designed for.

 

[sixdogs]

I think the loader that is one of those things that's hard to find if you want one and hard to sell if you have one It's a thin market and you might have to sit on it for a while till the right guy comes along. You could also maybe paint it and add new decals for curb appeal

 

[0xbeef]

I think the loader that is one of those things that's hard to find if you want one and hard to sell if you have one It's a thin market and you might have to sit on it for a while till the right guy comes along. You could also maybe paint it and add new decals for curb appeal

I was thinking along the lines of hanging onto it until a better ym2000 comes along and then moving it to the other tractor. But that would only be if I could get the right deal. Doubtful, but who knows? Thanks for all your input.

 

[California]

I was thinking along the lines of hanging onto it until a better ym2000 comes along and then moving it to the other tractor. But that would only be if I could get the right deal.

I think that would be like trying to fill an inside straight - it seems logical but then you could wait forever for all the pieces to come together at a reasonable total cost.

$1500 and up (way up) is what it would cost to buy a loader but I don't think a loader generally adds $1500 to the asking price for a YM2000. So I don't think buying this for the loader then storing the loader for a while, pencils out under any scenario. Particularly if you need to put the tractor in service any time soon. Better to wait for a tractor set up like you want it.

 

[kenmac]

I was thinking along the lines of hanging onto it until a better ym2000 comes along and then moving it to the other tractor. But that would only be if I could get the right deal. Doubtful, but who knows? Thanks for all your input.

It's your deal.. It ain't like you don't know what's wrong B-4 going into this.. Good luck

 

[Djames55]

Is this the tractor? Link>>>Yanmar YM 2000 tractor/loader

 

[clemsonfor]

For around like $4000 you can have a fully rebuilt ym2000 from frederics. I would not touch that tractor unless its about the price of a loader and a few spare parts of a tractor to go with it. Maybe $1500 or so? Thats valueing the loader and other parts of that tractor, like maybe a set or rear tires and center section and rear end/pto

 

[clemsonfor]

looks like we have a consensus. Its worth $1500 or so. I did not even see this page of replies till i posted mine then reread them all.

 

[jwmsjwms]

have not seen an update but brazing is the best way to go on cast. i would pull the freeze plug and use a dental mirror and look inside as it is right by the crack. willing to bet it is just the water jacket area. another idea is to reverse cut the crack and pack it with jb weld just like a dentist would do. the dovetail of the reverse cut helps lock the jb in place. have seen both done on a block and lasted longer than the tractor. another is to drill and tap a series of holes (after checking that is only!!! the water jacket area) and adding a metal plate to hold the jb weld in place. (most likely overkill though).....