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[thegreatrandini]

I still say the hr meter means nothing on a tweenty or thiry year old tractor from as far away as Japan.. I did not think that condition could not be evauluated but the hr meter? Who cares? I just want to know how many hrs I put on so I know when to do Maint. etc..... My tractor has a 3 digit meter!!!!!

 

[thegreatrandini]

Now I have to answer you like I would my ex wife... "I acknowledge what you say but I don't necessarily agree with you!"

 

[htiek126]

Mark,

Sorry about the confusion, but at least you reminded me to update my profile. I sold my Hino N209 and I am now setting up an Iseki TA270F G-DX. I really liked my Hino minus the likely event that I would need (difficult to find) parts since I was using it for loader and backhoe work. The Iseki is awesome - built heavy, shuttle shift on the left side of the steering column (great for FEL work), auto PTO shut off when you raise the implement, tilt steering, hydraulically engage PTO, etc. I would not trade it for any Yanmar built prior to 1990... However, I am also setting up a Yanmar YM1510D with turfs, front blade, and a belly mower. Yanmar also makes great tractors and the powershift is too convenient for grass cutting...

 

[htiek126]

Bob,

I have lived in Southern Maryland for almost 35 years, but it is starting to get a little crowded and there are a lot less farms now. My Iseki (not the Land Hope 180 that looked like my signature) TA270F is great, I just can not wait to get my loader and backhoe mounted to put it to work (while I play!).

All I know about the recons is what I have read online. Perhaps one of these days when I am over your way, I can check out some of your tractors?

 

[YanmarFever]

I think I will sit this one out, I dont have the energy
plus everyone knows where we stand on this issue.
3 recon dealers have gone out of business around here.
Ernie
Ernies imports

 

[loaderbob]

Tractors4u,
Sorry... The reference to used was "not painted nice/looks used". I did not mean to imply that recons are brand new.

They not are not associtated with any manufacturer that I know about. When I use the term factory I use it to distinguish it from a small machine shop. At my favorite machine shop they do everything from tractor engines to hot rods. The work is very varied. In the recon tractor factory it is my understanding that they have teams that just do Yanmars over and over again so they are intimate with them. They also do a large volume of the same models, like the YM2000. They did build a new modern plant last year that looks like a large manufacturing/assembly plant but I have not seen it yet personally. I hope to got Vietnam next year and see it for myself, I have to say Vietnam it is not in my wifes top twenty list of places she wants me to take her. If I do I will take pictures and share the experience.

By the way thanks for your input in some of the other threads.
Best regards,
Bob

 

[bruce1966us]

brent,
Maybe? we should give Bob a second look. Seems like he is trying to do the right thing. However, Bob you have stated today that you plan on going to Vietnam to inspect the quality. I have been there and think you will be surprised. I wish you the best.

 

[YanmarFever]

Bob I must say that you really know how to hold your own.
I could use a salesman such as you around here (no kidding)
Good luck to you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Ernie
Ernies imports

 

[EFC]

Bob, Bruce is right. Go to Vietnam then go to Japan then come back and let us know if you still believe what you believe now.
I have been to Vietnam twice. As far as I am aware of there are 8 factories with 5 more in the works.
Vietnam absolutely pieces together tractors. In fact I very rarely saw a complete tractor sitting in the lot for recon. Heck, they were piecing together engines. Not using new parts just going through piles till they found a piston that would fit. The engine parts were laying on a dirty floor and they made no attempt to clean them. I watched a guy hone 3 cylinders to different sizes and then put in 3 different sized pistons. Then he spray painted the head gasket and used RTV to put it back on. It was the same at each one I went to.

I go to Japan about once a month in fact I am in Japan right now. I let the people here read your comments and they were in total disbelief. Vietnam buyers are always walking around picking the cheapest broken down garbage they can find. I see them do it. I watched a container get loaded today headed to Vietnam. The buyer didn’t want any upper decking because it costs to much. So they stacked the tractors right on the hoods of the ones below. Not that it really mattered five were burned in a building fire. I asked the buyer what they would do with them he said replace some parts and repaint like new. I took pictures of the tractors they were buying this week if you would like to see. They do not buy b or c grade that I have ever seen. They buy D grade at best and they don’t care if they run or not.

I am glad you are proud of your product and you seem sincere so go to Vietnam snoop a little, they will only show you what they want you to see. So be persistent. Then let us know what you think

Buck

 

[loaderbob]

Ernie,
Thanks... I am not really a sales guy, just a guy who really likes my hobby of 4wd tractors, digging out giant stumps, and the smell of tractor fluid. The best part of the job is I get to go dig holes in the yard and my wife approves(also means I don't have to plant another acre of grass to finish mow). I have seen your posts and appreciate you input!

Best Regards,
Bob