240D for sale

[2manyrocks]

Did he already pay or is it possible he may back out?

 

[etpm]

When looking for a Yanmar, a person on the YTOG asked, What are the better models to look for? From knowing these machines over many years, this is the reply given . . .

You are doing the smart way of finding a tractor, find the best model types for ease of service and plentiful parts.
The YMxx10 & YMxx20 models are the favorites as those have the PowerShift, better tach meter gauges and more controls.
Some even have the engine block ports ready for winter block heaters.
Additionally, these models have the multi-PTO ability and better brakes. Once you decided on a YMxx10 or YMxx20, the next item is to pick the 3 cylinder engine over the 2 cylinder. The 2 cylinder is loud. It's nicknamed the Yanmar hammer. The 2 cylinder hammer is more pronounced in the longer stroke sizes like the 2TR17 up to the 2TR27. The 3 cylinder runs quieter and smoother. These are the 3 cylinder popular engines in the lineup, 3T72SB, 3T72SA-B, 3T72SA, 3T80 with no "U" suffix, and any 3T84. The 3T75 and 3T82 engines are not popular enough for parts. Suffix "U" engines have no sleeves and are costly to rebuild if there is cylinder wall damage. The 2T90 and 3T90 engines are rare birds. Deere has one in the JD950, yet when the engine fails, people snag a 3T80 as it's a bolt up plug-n-play option. If you only find a 2 cylinder, the 2T84 shares parts with the 3T84 for the pistons, rings and more.

I still can't believe how lucky I got when I bought my YM2310 complete with the FEL, a box blade, and forks for $2500.00. The 3 cylinder motor starts right up and runs great. The clutch was sticking when I bought it but less than a month later was unstuck and it now works great. I love my tractor and use it way more than I thought I would. I bought a Yanmar 5 foot wide rototiller for it and the machine has no problem powering it through my clay rich soils.
Eric

 

[ArlyA]

Did he already pay or is it possible he may back out?

Seems the fellow has done work for her and he said he's take the tractor and implements as part of the deal. Sounds good to me but I suggested to the owner he'd take it this fall.

 

[2manyrocks]

I still can't believe how lucky I got when I bought my YM2310 complete with the FEL, a box blade, and forks for $2500.00. The 3 cylinder motor starts right up and runs great. The clutch was sticking when I bought it but less than a month later was unstuck and it now works great. I love my tractor and use it way more than I thought I would. I bought a Yanmar 5 foot wide rototiller for it and the machine has no problem powering it through my clay rich soils.
Eric

Could you please send some good luck to ArlyA?

 

[California]

Seems the fellow has done work for her and he said he's take the tractor and implements as part of the deal. Sounds good to me but I suggested to the owner he'd take it this fall.

Maybe find that guy and negotiate with him?

Looking at your photos, that YM240 left outside to rust has the same history that made my YM240 look so thrashed. Mine was a few years farther along in the process when I bought it. But a month of tinkering with minor stuff bought it back to where everything worked as it should. Then over the near 20 years I've owned it, no problems aside ffrom things caused by gross user abuse such as snagging and ripping off loader hoses. But it never got any prettier.

 

[ArlyA]

Maybe find that guy and negotiate with him?

Looking at your photos, that YM240 left outside to rust has the same history that made my YM240 look so thrashed. Mine was a few years farther along in the process when I bought it. But a month of tinkering with minor stuff bought it back to where everything worked as it should. Then over the near 20 years I've owned it, no problems aside ffrom things caused by gross user abuse such as snagging and ripping off loader hoses. But it never got any prettier.

I'm not going to search him out and this machine has been parked outside its whole life. We do get mousture here and I'd guess has water in this and that.

 

[jjeff]

Rodents nibbling a wiring harness on a tractor left in a field was more detrimental than when my tractors were exposed to the elements. I eventually had to replace the entire lower harness on my old L 2850 solved most of the issues i had with it.

 

[2manyrocks]

That tractor might still be sitting there 6 months from now or not.

I'm seeing more used tractors listed for sale around me than in a while. Asking prices still seem high, but that could change in the next 6-12 months. I'd rather have one that is at least in running condition instead of one that's sitting dead where it's difficult to guess what repairs it might need. There's a difference between an old tractor that has been kept in running condition and stored indoors and an old tractor that's been left outside and isn't running.

 

[California]

Rodents nibbling a wiring harness on a tractor left in a field was more detrimental than when my tractors were exposed to the elements. I eventually had to replace the entire lower harness on my old L 2850 solved most of the issues i had with it.

These old Yanmars are blessedly simple. These loose lights were the about the extent of electrical repair my YM240 needed when I bought it.

They were dangling down by my knee when I found the tractor. No problem, Hoye had the replacement set.

 

[careyo63]

All Org. YM2000 Purchased in 2008. Water Temp. light problem has been the only problem after getting everything pretty much taking care of. The circut always been bad. Been coming on randomly for Yrs.. I stick my hand under the dash and feel the Temp. of the Radiator Fan air. If it's in the summer, When usually happens I have stopped and checked the overflow water level if it felt warm. All's good I turn the Ing. key backward/off when the light comes on. When the tractor gets cut off for few minutes it stays out for days. Or until ? Always been a pain.