New here and looking to buy first tractor

[generalbegg]

The seats don't look like a vn recons . those seats are from Japan.

I guess I don't know what this means? Does that mean this could be an original? Never rebuilt anyhwere? I really appreaceate all of the comments. I also found a Yanmar 1502D with a 3 pt blower. But when I try to find a loader to put on it it can't find one on any parts lists. I did also notice that the exaust comes out the side, not on top like the 1500 and the 1700, would that limit you to not having a loader?

It is really hard to find a nice compact tractor up here for under $7000. It is getting kind of frustrating. I did find a 1979 International lo boy 184 with a loader and blower. The hour meter along with most of the original dash was replaced with a piece of diamond plate, it was leaking oil and wasn't really in good shape. That was going for $6200!

Thanks agian for all of the help.

 

[California]

I thought there were only two exhaust systems in the older Yanmars, straight up through the hood (rare) and out the right side. (near universal).

The right side exhaust bolts to the manifold with four bolts in a square pattern so it's easy to turn the exhaust horizontal forward. I did, for clearance in my orchard. The muffler is barely visible in my atavar picture. The first-day photos referenced from my sig show it in the original vertical position.

Perhaps your 1502 has a similar horizontal exhaust.

 

[LMTC]

under $7,000? OMgosh, check our inventory!

Original? I don't think so. I haven't seen one out of the container look that good in 12 years or more. What you need (IMO) to consider is the credibility of the seller and his/her ability to support the sale. Pay now or pay later. Buy now from a credible dealer, pay more, get ongoing support and get a unit with a much greater likelihood of being problem free. Can this seller give you references? We can, and so can some other dealers.

 

[Gizmo36]

Get some one to look at them for you that knows tractors . if they are good get one they don't have to come from a dealer to be a good tractor .

 

[BruceR]

Something sounds fishy about leaving two tractors behind. I would not hesitate to contact Wayne about his current inventory, and I know he can swing some pretty good deals on shipping. At the same time, it looks more to me as though the 1700 has just had the white and green re-painted. Notice that it still has the tool box and round badge between the grill and engine side panel. Also, the hood decal looks original to me. I found a load straight out of the box 3 years ago now. They did have the white side panels painted, but that was all. Notice the numers on the wheels, all parts including lift arms, muffler and seat were numbered to the machine.
Bruce

 

[ritchieb]

Wayne your new web-site looks much better, Little Miami Trading Company - Compact Tractors hate to say it but a lot more "professional" in appearance.

Looks like you have a better inventory and prices than before. I am envious of the 2420, doubt it will last long before it goes to a good home! Wish I had waited to buy that Yanmar now!

Thanks for all you help in the past and for the future as well.