Model Advice

[nova3930]

Stuff you didn't realize you need. I'll bet you end up with the 4wd. Price creep!

Or just re-work the seat mount on the 2210?

I did that on the YM186D. For nearly every new orchard tree I deliver water to, I need to jump off the tractor and repair the levee around the tree. Its seat was too low and too far back, it meant doing a chin-up pulling on the steering wheel just to stand up. I bought a higher Tractor Supply seat and reworked its mount. Now its easier to at least stand upright. Space is still so tight that it takes some contortions to mount/dismount - but I expect the 2210 wouldn't have that problem.

Whats making me even consider the 4WD is it presents the option of installing a loader later if I want to. I have the skid steer but it is literally 30 years old, a 1989 model, so if it quits tomorrow, putting a loader on the tractor might present a better option.

 

[sd455dan]

after driving a few, the 2210 is just too small for me. Feel like I'm sitting with my knees under my chin. Powershift is pretty awesome. Every tractor should have it IMO.

2310 and a 2420 are top of the list, just gotta decide how much I want to spend. Was quoted just under $8600 for a 2310 2WD with 5ft box blade and 5ft tiller and right at $10200 for a 2420 4WD with the same kit.

Wow these Yanmars are appreciating.

FIL paid about $8k for his 2310 20 years ago...

4 wheel drive, Power Shift, power steering with an Allied Loader- think the dealer included a Farm King snowblower to.

great smaller tractor, Only thing I don't like is when getting on and off (getting my feet to fit)

 

[clemsonfor]

Wow these Yanmars are appreciating.

FIL paid about $8k for his 2310 20 years ago...

4 wheel drive, Power Shift, power steering with an Allied Loader- think the dealer included a Farm King snowblower to.

great smaller tractor, Only thing I don't like is when getting on and off (getting my feet to fit)

No that means they are coming down in price?? If you paid $8000 20 years ago and someone pays $8600 today for the same tractor a boxblade and a tiller TWENTY YEARS later that means it is cheaper. With the inflation rate I just looked $8000 in 2000 dollars is the same as $12000 today.

 

[clemsonfor]

after driving a few, the 2210 is just too small for me. Feel like I'm sitting with my knees under my chin. Powershift is pretty awesome. Every tractor should have it IMO.

2310 and a 2420 are top of the list, just gotta decide how much I want to spend. Was quoted just under $8600 for a 2310 2WD with 5ft box blade and 5ft tiller and right at $10200 for a 2420 4WD with the same kit.

How tall are you? I have a ym2000 which is slightly smaller than the 2210, just slightly. I am 6'2" tall and at my heaviest was 210 pounds and I had no trouble driving or sitting on the tractor.

 

[nova3930]

The 2310 actually feels a little small as well but is a lot more tolerable than the 2210.

 

[sd455dan]

No that means they are coming down in price?? If you paid $8000 20 years ago and someone pays $8600 today for the same tractor a boxblade and a tiller TWENTY YEARS later that means it is cheaper. With the inflation rate I just looked $8000 in 2000 dollars is the same as $12000 today.

Yeah, i guess the dollar has taken quite a beating over that amount of time.

 

[CoyPatton]

The 2310 actually feels a little small as well but is a lot more tolerable than the 2210.

I have a YM2002D, roughly the same size as the YM2000. To my knowledge, my seat arrangement (height and position) are stock. I will admit for my height 6’2”, my legs are not very long 32” inseam, but I have never felt a lack of room on the tractor other than foot room. I wear a size 12, and the foot pan is full with work boots. Makes it a bit of a pain to get on the tractor with foot shuffling, but once on, its manageable space wise.
It is not a rear big deal, but I have had 2wd and 4wd compact tractors. It is my opinion that a 2wd pulls better than a 4wd in 2wd mode. Again not a big deal, just as you travel hard surfaces it is not advisable to run in 4wd. I often forget to put it back in 4wd until I have troubles with traction. I do not have any added axle ballast.

 

[nova3930]

Well I bought a 2420D today. No loader but went with the 4wd so I have the option later.

Had some projects around the house the tractor will help with so after consulting with the wife unit decided to go ahead and buy it now instead of waiting.

Fredericks is going to do a fresh build for me without a loader. Should be ready next weekend.

 

[clemsonfor]

You will love it. Be cool if you can visit and get pics during the build.

 

[nova3930]

You will love it. Be cool if you can visit and get pics during the build.

I probably could if I had time. I talked to the guy who's in charge of the refurb shop today. He's part of the Fredericks family. He seemed very knowledgeable about the tractors and what you can and can't do with them. Said his personal one has been going for 30 years.

 

[CoyPatton]

Congrats on your tractor purchase. I agree that you will love your tractor. I think you will be very surprised at what the around 30 hp tractor can do.
Happy tractoring!

 

[clemsonfor]

My personal one has been going 40 years...but only 11 in my possession. Haha

 

[PM Wells]

I have a Fredrick's rebuilt YM 2402D. I think it is similar to the YM 2420. Does yours have the powershift transmission?

 

[nova3930]

I have a Fredrick's rebuilt YM 2402D. I think it is similar to the YM 2420. Does yours have the powershift transmission?
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Yep that's exactly what I bought today.

 

[clemsonfor]

I have a Fredrick's rebuilt YM 2402D. I think it is similar to the YM 2420. Does yours have the powershift transmission?
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Any of the yanmars whose model numbers end in xx10 or xx20 are powershift.

 

[CoyPatton]

Any of the yanmars whose model numbers end in xx10 or xx20 are powershift.

Sad I forget now what the xx02 represents, the sad part is mine is a YM2002D

 

[nova3930]

I have a Fredrick's rebuilt YM 2402D. I think it is similar to the YM 2420. Does yours have the powershift transmission?
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Whoops misread that and thought you had a 2420. Only difference is the 02 is standard gear drive I think.

Sad I forget now what the xx02 represents, the sad part is mine is a YM2002D

Per the Fredericks website the 02 are the later gear drive equivalent of the 20 series.

 

[winston1]

The 02's and 20's have wet brakes, some but I don't think all have power steering.

 

[Jtullis13]

Congrats on your purchase, you will be happy with it. 4wd is a great option to have, and a loader will really be nice too. I bought my 2210d 3 years ago and wished I would have bought it 10 years ago. My 2210d came from Fredricks with a loader and I go it for $9000. I eventually purchased a tiller, but still need a box blade. I don't think the 2210d is to small for me, I am 6 foot tall and 230 pounds, but any extra room is always nice. I did move the seat back on slides and that gave me extra room that wasn't there initially. Post some pictures of your tractor when you have time, all of us here want to drool over it!!

 

[careyo63]

Haven't been to Fredrick's in quite a few Yrs.. Nice setup! Your come to enjoy your new to you Yanmar. They do a great job on their tractors refurbishing them. I was lucky to have both worlds. A Ym2500 Fred.Ref. from Spalding and then my all Orig. Ym2000 which I still have to the day. 5'-10" 215Lbs. in the pic.. I did move the seat back a few inches and that made for a good fit for me. Now I'm 180Lbs. so I have a lot more room it seems. Plenty on the 2500 but I won't go any smaller than the 2000.. One of the reasons I bought it. Just came up is the foot room is limited. I have to watch when wearing boots and using 1st. gear PTO.. I'll catch the Shifter on my heal and pop it out of gear. Another reason I'm glad I have my 2nd working and lift it up out of the way.... Another thing that caught my eye when walking by it was Tom's I believe he said it was BA> Helicopter. You don't see one of those very often that's for sure............