MITSUBISHI MT372 questions

[YM-135trac]

Guy down the road got one for sale. Before I enquire about it I have a couple questions. From the factory:1- Does the PTO run backwards? 2-did it come w/Cat-0-or Cat-1 3PH? I've found most all the other info on web,but conflict info on these 2 questions,set-me straight.

 

[wushaw]

My 372 is a built for U.S. market. The pto runs in the correct direction. I belive the Grey market version of the 372 is a Beaver, I could be wrong though.

I use nothing but cat 1 implements on my 372. It still could be a cat 0 though.

Is it 2wd or 4wd?

 

[alvanko]

My MT372D is standard PTO and catagory 1 3-point.
Parts can be pricey but I have needed little for mine in almost 10 years of ownership.

 

[BTackett]

If the price is right you better get it. These are great little tractors. As the other guys stated it does have a CW standard rotation on the PTO and it is a 3 speed. It also has a Cat I lift and that is all that I use on mine also. Plow, cultivator, disc etc. Here is a pic of mine just after repainting it a few months ago.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[YM-135trac]

It's 2wd, 900hrs.good s/metal/paint,no leaks,runs good/good rubber. About?what's It worth?

 

[BTackett]

Not really sure, probably between $1500-2000 or so. I may be wrong but thats what I would pay for one in that shape.

 

[YM-135trac]

If the price is right you better get it. These are great little tractors. As the other guys stated it does have a CW standard rotation on the PTO and it is a 3 speed. It also has a Cat I lift and that is all that I use on mine also. Plow, cultivator, disc etc. Here is a pic of mine just after repainting it a few months ago.

Thanks,
Bill

BTackett, WOW, nice paint job. Looks to be in the pro catagory for sure. My paint job looks crappy in about 2yrs.(paint quality I guess) I have never found source( 2 or 3 spray cans should do it) for true paint color for my lime green ym135 and it needs a paint job. I just clean prime rust spots for now(don't want to put a 2yr. paint job on it.) auto paint store quanity too much(waste) & expensive. any paint source suggestions?

 

[mit]

if my tractor looked like that i would want about 5000 for it.the paint job alone is probably worth 1000 if not more.nice looking tractor.you took good care with the painting.

 

[BTackett]

Thanks for the nice comments. I have about $700 in materials alone for the paint, cleaner, sand paper, etc and a BUNCH of time. I really don't have any suggestions on the Yanmar green except getting the paint code from a dealer and finding a place online that can mix the paint and put it in a spray can. They do that now days and it cost about $12 a can. You shouldn't need more than 6-8 cans to do a 135 with. Here is a before picture so you can see what I was dealing with and then after. I found a cleaner at Auto Zone called Super degreaser in a purple bottle that worked wonders for diesel fuel stains.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[YM-135trac]

The only thing I need lime green paint for is 2fenders 1 hood 4wheels. Your blue=black on my yanny. I got the gloss black under control. I only plan to wet sand the above componets and shoot. Getting a descent pigment content is my concern? would't 3cans get your white done(of course not pro results like yours)? It's hard to say w/out pic, I know. I cleaned up, rust converted(I'm a beleiver in that stuf, let cure/out/of/rain-2wks/then prime-1wk/paint, i've had good results) the bad spots and primed, rust stopped ,prime holding good.

Purple stuff did a number on your bell housing/steer-box,good tip,thanks.

 

[BTackett]

Here is what I had on the sheet metal to paint + the rear wheels not shown. I used 2 qts color and 3 qts clear. The blue was sprayed with Old ford blue engine paint that is good to 700 degrees and is tough as nails. I put on several, several light coats in between drying. It turned out really well. I used about 7-8 cans as there was a lot of waste on the small parts (brackets,bolts,tray,side screens,etc). I painted the small parts then the rest of the chassis and then installed the small parts so every nook and cranny got paint in it. Hope this helps.

Bill

 

[tnhomestead]

wow on that dream paint job! Guy I got mine from repainted it -- while it was still together, now I have paint on every bolt nut and rod!

 

[BTackett]

Thanks! I removed and tumbled most of the bolts and repainted before installing. About 60% of the bolts are new zinc metrics like the originals.
I really hate overspray and like to take my time in doing things.

Bill

 

[Newdoc]

Hope I can piggy back off this thread. I'm looking at a 1988 MT372 (450 hours) with diesel and two wheel drive. It comes only with a home made scraper/box blade without tines. Good shape, no apparent leaks and recent clutch replacement.

He's local (central TX) and asking $3k even. Good price, fair price? It's hard to get a comp on the internet because most come with a loader, MMM or shedder, etc. or have 4wd.

I was actually looking at a new Kubota BX2350 but this would be easier on the pocket book.

 

[BTackett]

for an 88 model that would probably be close to a good asking price for it. As long as the sheet metal is in good shape and no issues with motor. A lot of times the area you are buying in determines a price , I know it is that way around here. I hope this helps.

Bill

 

[Newdoc]

Thanks for the answer

 

[irwin]

it is a cat 0 hitch. unscrupulous dealers will tell you it is a cat 1. unsuitable for even a small 4 foot mower. Not made for use in the united sates. unsuitable for use by americans. mitsu, yanmar, hinomoto, iseki, all useless junk. They are cheap for a reason.

There's a lot of venom in your posts Russell2350, perhaps you could tell us exactly why.

First, I never found a cheap new Japanese tractor, very few used Japanese tractors are cheap, for a good reason, they last and last..so they hold much of their value.

Many TBN'ers love their Japanese tractors, so your opinion is fairly unique. I for one loved my Japanese made John Deere 770 (sold it to buy a bigger machine), that little beauty was built to last many years. I now have a Japanese made Kubota and find it too is made with incredible quality.

Somewhere you've had a bad experience and feel it's your duty to warn everybody to stay away from the vast majority (Japanese built) of all small tractors? You will find yourself lonely on these forums if you continue your crusade against tractors owned by most of the people on TBN..

If you're a troll... we've seen 'em before, we'll see 'em again.

 

[wushaw]

it is a cat 0 hitch. unscrupulous dealers will tell you it is a cat 1. unsuitable for even a small 4 foot mower. Not made for use in the united sates. unsuitable for use by americans. mitsu, yanmar, hinomoto, iseki, all useless junk. They are cheap for a reason.

Good luck on finding a small tractor that is made in USA. Maybe a JD dealer may sell ya something that has a USA stamp on it.

Your unscrupulous dealer is correct on a 372 Mitsubishi, I have nothing but cat 1 implements, they all fit and the pto turns in the western direction.

 

[nme]

funny thing is, the guy I bought my MT18D from claimed it has a cat 1, but acutally it is a mixture between cat 0 and cat 1. bolt and hole diameters are cat 1 but distances between the lower mounts (and top mount) are cat 0...

I think most people just don't know that not only the diameters of the bolts define a category but also distances of the mounts.
somewhere in this forum I stumpled upon a nice PDF which explains all categories very nicely.

edit: here's a nice site
TractorData.com - Three-Point Hitch

 

[bigdan120]

I just Picked up a MT372D 2Wheel drive with belly mower and a rear scraper blade. Needs a new seat.I even got the manual......Real nice shape stored in doors all it's life.... I know you wont believe this but I paid !!!!! Get this

450.00 Yeah 450.00 Guy dint care because he bought a cub because it kept throwing the mowing belt and breaking it....I will post pics later you have to see this thing.. I know nobody will believe me but ask my wife he wanted 500.00 for it..I almost died when she said to the guy Quote 450.00! He said I have to ask my wife. Then he said ah 450.00 is good......Holly crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!