Loader Loader for a YM2000

vern748 · Feb 28, 2017

Hi All,

Looking for a bucket loader for the YM2000 ( YM240 ). Yes, I know its the proverbial unicorn, but there is one out there. I know it.
Yes, my Ym2000 is 2wd. My ground is flat so not a problem. Let me know if you have one.
Live in Sonoma CA, but willing to drive really far for one. It needs to be less expensive than a new one from ColdWater Tractor Co. in Washington ($2000)

Cheers
Vern

California · Feb 28, 2017

Howdy neighbor! I'm some 30 miles northwest of you.

Hate to tell you but I've never seen a loader for YM240/YM2000 listed - anywhere - in the 13 years I've owned my YM240. I think instead of parting out a loader off a junker, owners just put a less worn tractor under their loader then keep on trucking. But good luck with this, and please post what you find.

Coda1 · Feb 28, 2017

Don't think it will help you way out there but there is one in Minnesota for $1750. Loader for compact tractor

normde2001 · Feb 28, 2017

Good luck with that. In my 16 years of following tractor forums I have yet to see a used loader for sale. Having said that, you might check "Japanese tractor salvage" and run up on one. There is Southern Global, and WKTP, among others.

California · Feb 28, 2017

Coda1 said:
Don't think it will help you way out there but there is one in Minnesota for $1750. Loader for compact tractor

Interesting! That's from LCI, a VN firm that seems to have departed the US market.
Here's their product description for it.
Implements details - BULLDOG 285

Note the seller says he quit using it because it was too much loader for his YM2000 - whatever that means.

driceman · Mar 10, 2017

I know its on the wrong side of the country and shipping would probably be too high to worry with. But I ran across this CL ad FYI. Loader for yanmar

careyo63 · Mar 10, 2017

I seen that also. Somethings not right esp. when it's been listed since the 18th. of last month. 500.00 to install it is a little steep unless that's including delivery IMO..

California · Mar 10, 2017

For that loader north of Atlanta, he says its a Deere Model 67 loader.

Here's an old thread discussing that model. It seems to be designed for the Deere 750 which is about the same size and age as YM2000.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ing/295330-lifting-capacity-jd-750-model.html
Maybe that guy made YM2000 brackets for it.

A search of Google - Images shows it's about the same as the Great Bend loader on my YM240. (See my photo below).

vern748 · Mar 10, 2017

Hi All,

Sorry for not getting back to everyone, but I never received my "Message" notice.
Will keep looking.

void777 · Feb 10, 2018

vern748:
Coldwater makes a very strong loader and i put it on a 2000 yanmar fit perfect 5ft bucket and my 550+ landpride finish mower on the back if i were to get stupid i could crack the tranny think about it all new no fab to fit and all new everything weight 600lb 1900+shipping i added a 3 spool valve with power beyond so i can have tilt&trim and a way to put on a grapple and hoye has the kit to make a clean fit to your hi pressure line.

vern748 · Oct 6, 2018

Hi,

I found a johnson loader that will work on my ym2000. The only thing that I am concerned about is the rear support. I have seen on my ym155 there is a support running to the rear of the tractor and mounts to the rear wheel area by the brakes. Is this needed for the ym2000 ? Should I be concerned about cracking the bell housing without it ? If someone can send me photos of their ym2000 and the rear supports, if any, with a loader, that would be most helpful

California · Oct 6, 2018

Are you following this current thread?
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ym2000-fuel-pressure-hard-12.html#post5225676

All your answers are in there. That poster just completed what you are asking about.

Indirocz28 · Oct 7, 2018

Hope this helps, I scored an older Yanmar YFL1500 from a 336D for $800 a few weeks back. Granted it needs some things replaced, like hoses and the control valve, but oh well.

Anyway, obviously a 336 is wider than the YM2000. I personally have a YM2000BD.
I took inspiration from California’s photos he has posted here, and some other photos I found online.
With these different mounting ideas, I put them all together sort of and added it to the existing cross member off the 336D.

winston1 · Oct 8, 2018

Job well done. :thumbsup:

Indirocz28 · Oct 8, 2018

winston1 said:
Job well done. :thumbsup:

Thanks!

vern748 · Oct 9, 2018

Perfect. The last shot was exactly I was thinking about.

Thanks all.
Vern

Indirocz28 · Oct 13, 2018

vern748 said:
Perfect. The last shot was exactly I was thinking about.

Thanks all.
Vern

Good, hope it helps you out!

Indirocz28 · Oct 21, 2018

So here is my YM2000BD with a YFL1500 off of a 336D.
Obviously the bucket is quite large. I am for sure going to take the top 1/3rd of the bucket off and weld a new top on to reduce its volume. I also am still trying to decide if I want to go through the hassle of making it more narrow as well. That is a little more work due to how the pins go into the loader bucket, and being able to cut through and re-weld the sides onto the cutting edge.

My plans are to also go through the bearings on the front axle, to ensure they are all right and in good shape, add spacers to front and rear to help with the width of the bucket, and also fill the rear tires with water/antifreeze.

winston1 · Oct 21, 2018

Good work. :thumbsup: Only an opinion but I wouldn't recommend spacers in the front. Thinking it would put to much strain on your front axle assembly.

Indirocz28 · Oct 21, 2018

winston1 said:
Good work. :thumbsup: Only an opinion but I wouldn't recommend spacers in the front. Thinking it would put to much strain on your front axle assembly.

I’m also on the fence with the same thoughts. The only other option would be to do the turf tire kit from Hoye, making it lower and wider.