Buying Advice 1510D Advice

[clemsonfor]

Looks to be new rear tires, (high hours?) Fronts have been reversed, (side to side), in misconception of better/wider stance. Does not work, and very hard on front spindles. I would return to normal. Tell him you were hoping to find something more in the $5,000 range and get reaction. DO NOT pay asking price.

Or it could just mean the olds were dry rotted or someone ran over a stob or iron pipe or something with one and just replaced both due to a dry rotted other side? many reasons. Kenmac just replaced all his tires not cause they were worn but because of dry rot.

 

[clemsonfor]

The small difference in the front tires being swapped wont make much difference in the tippyness of it but it will create excess wear on bearing as it puts the load geometry off from what it was designed for.

 

[normde2001]

Or it could just mean the olds were dry rotted or someone ran over a stob or iron pipe or something with one and just replaced both due to a dry rotted other side? many reasons. Kenmac just replaced all his tires not cause they were worn but because of dry rot.

Could be, that's why the question.

 

[normde2001]

Hour meter says 500
So front tires should be switched for a narrower stance up front? It does feel narrow, like it could tip easy with the FEL loaded
This a common issue? Maybe if I got it..install ROP

When the tractor tilts to the side, with the swiveling front end, the tractor will be rolling over while the front wheels are still on the ground.

 

[tums20]

Thiunk I might make an offer on this little thing this weekend. Not a lot of availability in these parts for a small tractor in my price range.

 

[woolyAcres]

Thiunk I might make an offer on this little thing this weekend. Not a lot of availability in these parts for a small tractor in my price range.

Any news on this? Hopefully you found a great tractor at a price you're happy with. Let us know.

 

[tums20]

Thanks for all the wonderful information. Holidays and family got in the way
I still am looking for a small tractor... might offer on this one if still available

A YM 155D just came up as well as a Kubota b8200 4wd
I think my sticking point is I would prefer a tiller I can move between tractors if I want to upgrade, not the 2 pt Yanmar.... unless price is perfect
Once again thank you for all of the info and Happy New Year

 

[tums20]

Made an offer this morning
We could not bridge gap between bid and offer
All good, thanks again for the info....... just keep looking

 

[woolyAcres]

Sorry to hear this unit didn't work out. Don't worry. There are lots of these out there and with some patience you'll find a good unit that you're willing to buy. Who knows, in a few weeks this seller might come down. Hang in there.

 

[California]

Was it this one?
Yanmar 155d tractor

It sounds like a nice little rig but not $8,000 nice!

Here's a better alternative in that price range for comparison:

John Deere 970 Tractor with loader

Try this. It's a Searchtempest search for 'Yanmar within 500 miles' of where you are, and easily edited for other applications.

yanmar on SearchTempest