New member wanting advice on Yanmar tractors.

[CreativeGuy]

Hello, I am looking at a Used 1989 Yanmar 220D 4WD but the front wheels are not engaging. The owner says that the rear differential locks as it should and everything else works as it should. Just wondering for $3900 (with loader, Auger and rake) I am risking a huge repair bill to get the 4wd working.

 

[kenmac]

It could be anything from steel balls in the drive shaft to busted gears in the front end...
I would buy it as if the front end can't be repaired..as in you are buying a rear wheel drive tractor

 

[California]

That's a good price for a 2wd with those accessories.

Like Kenmac said getting the front axle back in service is simply a gamble, but the asking price is discounted to reflect that.

I would buy it if a 2wd version were sufficient for my application.

If you get lucky and can fix it at reasonable price - you did real good.

 

[CreativeGuy]

Thank You California & Kenmac for your input. This tractor has turf tires and I will be using it mostly to maintain a verry long gravel driveway. Part of which is fairly steep gravel. I'm just wondering if having it just 2WD will be sufficient. The price is certainly in my range.
Is there an advantage of Turf tires over Ag tires for use on gravel?

That's a good price for a 2wd with those accessories.

Like Kenmac said getting the front axle back in service is simply a gamble, but the asking price is discounted to reflect that.

I would buy it if a 2wd version were sufficient for my application.

If you get lucky and can fix it at reasonable price - you did real good.

 

[Scotty Dive]

I have turf tires and they are much less aggressive on the the turf over the AG's. I have great traction when needed. I do have them loaded (increase stability and reduces strain on the front axle) and have chains on the rears and keep them on all year long because there are some sloppy and hilly parts of my property that I need them on.

One thing I would like to add is that the 220 is a domestic Yanmar, there might be more opportunities to find parts especially used to fix that front end. If you lower the loader and pick up the front wheels off the ground you should be able to turn those wheels by hand and see if the gears are meshing. If it turns the axle shaft I would think thats a good sign and possibly an easy fix.

 

[careyo63]

FWIW I use a ym2000 2wd. and a box blade on my 600Ft. Dr. with org. rice patty rears. With crush and run. When I grade it I can/will stop my tractor dead easily. Not by lack of HP. which is the same as the 220 according to Tactor Data but Traction. And it's mostly level with only a hundred feet tops on an incline. I use a BB. also on the JD. 55Hp. 7FT.BB with AG,s. Compare it of the R.patty's I won't even consider removing them. The R.Patty rears are a little rough on my front yard using the FM. but that's only if it has rained recently. Here a pic. of it and you can see the tread of the RP's.

 

[kenmac]

Just my opinion.. AG is going to give you better traction even in gravel than the turf. The turf tread is going to be closer together causing the tire to more or less ride on top of the gravel, where the AG tread is wide & deep, causing the tread to dig into the surface below the gravel..
At least this has been my experence on my gravel drive

 

[Jtullis13]

I know a lot of you guys have put in your 2cents worth on Ag vs R3 & R4 tires, but I was wondering if there is an alternative wheel/rim that would have the right lug hole pattern for my 2210d? I've talked to Aaron at Hoye and the turf kit is something that I would like to get in the next year or so, but is very expensive. I have had great luck and Aaron has been great help too. But was wondering on an alternative wheel/rim. I believe the John Deere 750, 850 4x4 models have the appropriate bolt pattern and rim size for the front is there anything else for the front, and what about the back?? I found a pair that have the right size of tire but the bolt pattern is to big. I would like to mention that I know I need to have the right wheel & tire size to prevent issues with the 4x4. I have the numbers already. Just need advice on the wheels/rim. Anyone with some info?? Thanks again

 

[California]

The only thing I can add here is the parts manuals for various models sometimes show different ring/pinion sets, ie different gear ratios, matched to different OEM tire configuratons. So a tire set from a different tractor might not have the front/rear size ratio you need.

You should be ok if you match the ratio of measured circumferences to what you have now.

 

[Jtullis13]

Yep got that covered California. I appreciate the info. I'm just curious on rim options that will bolt up to my axles. Also I would like to add that I appreciate everyone's help and input on TBN too. I have read some other threads where some people got kind of _____y with members and I'm glad that hasn't happened to me.