Looking for first Yanmar

[California]

Same American R-1 ag tires on both, not rice tires that have even higher lugs. The tires in the 'twins' photo are now on the sale tractor, after cleaning up those rims some.

The loader is original Yanmar OEM on the tractor since new, I think built by a North American plant.

Loader is capable of whatever I attempt, maybe 600 lb rated??? These tractors are so short that you never know which end of the tractor will raise when you lift an implement or loader-full. They really need ballast set up specifically for whatever project is next. For the loader tractor I've been hanging two 77 lb wheel weights off the 65 lb quick hitch at the back (photo) and that's barely enough to offset the loader forks and platform I sometimes attach to the front bucket, if I have some weight on that platform. (Need the front platform to carry orchard ladders, crosswise, where I can see them). For this sale tractor, I first installed the front weights for some discing and mowing to get the front down where I could steer it.

i wouldn't sell this without a personal walk-around. It has so many dings and wrinkles in the sheet metal that there must be a story of some farmer's angry girlfriend in its past. A buyer needs to understand I'm selling it for its capability, not its looks. I would say my price is fair considering its appearance. A pride of ownership type of buyer might take the hood and fenders to an autobody shop for straighten and repaint before showing his wife.

I think the loader would clear the side of a pickup with its bucket level, not sure.

 

[normde2001]

Sounds like it's priced right to me, but you might get some lookers if you added "or best offer" after the price.

 

[Todd8665]

Wooly i found you a tractor!! Its the thrid one from the left, next to the orange...never mind you'll know it when you see it. Check it out, site even sounds good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P4_daVG1TY

If that didn't tickle your fancy try this one out. Doesn't sound as good though:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTfz1DKQzUg

 

[woolyAcres]

These tractors are so short that you never know which end of the tractor will raise when you lift an implement or loader-full.

I forget that you've got a loader on the YM240, but it sounds like the longer wheelbase of the YM187 would be nice.

 

[woolyAcres]

If only there were that many around here to choose from!

 

[Scotty Dive]

4x4 diesel tractor/loader

 

[woolyAcres]

Hi Scotty-

Thanks for the link. That one is probably 8 hours from me. Certainly closer than California's YM186D.

I've found a couple closer to home. This one which is out of my price range but it's been up on Craigslist for a while so maybe there's some wiggle room.

And this one which is a green one (the JD green kind, not the older yanmar) but I thought it might be alright to post here because it really is a Yanmar in sheep's clothing. I think this one could be had for $4k or less. A bit less HP than ideal and a bit rough around the edges but in my price range and most of what I'm looking for. I'll admit the power shift on the ym186 would be really nice especially with a loader but beggars can't be choosers.

Any thoughts on these two?

 

[Todd8665]

Hi Scotty-

Thanks for the link. That one is probably 8 hours from me. Certainly closer than California's YM186D.

I've found a couple closer to home. This one which is out of my price range but it's been up on Craigslist for a while so maybe there's some wiggle room.

And this one which is a green one (the JD green kind, not the older yanmar) but I thought it might be alright to post here because it really is a Yanmar in sheep's clothing. I think this one could be had for $4k or less. A bit less HP than ideal and a bit rough around the edges but in my price range and most of what I'm looking for. I'll admit the power shift on the ym186 would be really nice especially with a loader but beggars can't be choosers.

Any thoughts on these two?

The first one has the Hoye turf tire kit, which is close to a $2K option. I know I just ordered one. Not to say it's worth what they are asking. I also appears that the overflow bottle is empty. Somewhat/at least an indication of slacking on maintenance. Especially when you consider they are trying to sell the thing.

Second one. The different tires front to back make me a bit suspicious and concerned. You have to size the tires right (front to back) on a FWD so that the ratios are correct. They might be, but I'd want to be sure.

 

[woolyAcres]

@Scotty-

I agree, the different ratios on that JD make me a bit nervous.

Another one just popped up today. What about this? The bucket looks WAY too big for this tractor. If I were to go look at it, what should I pay attention to?

Thanks

 

[winston1]

I agree that bucket looks monstrous on that tractor. Also looks like the front wheels may be in the wide stance which would be asking for trouble, in my opinion. Looks like the loader has it's own hydraulic resevoir and hoses running everywhere. I would tear that one hanging down off on my first trip through the woods.

All that negative doesn't mean it couldn't be a good tractor.