New to the field

jimmyg150 · Jun 2, 2006

I just had my first tractor, yanmar 2310d delivered to the house. Coincidentally, just found this site today. I am always wondering if i paid too much. The meter reads 34 hours and I was told it is 1034. The machine has the 3ph and a fel rated at 1000#'s. I paid $8650. Is this a good price? Where are the best places to buy implements? I have tons of fill dirt to move around my property. Which implement will work best. I have a lot of questions hope you can help.

jimmyg150 · Jun 2, 2006

I just had my first tractor, yanmar 2310d delivered to the house. Coincidentally, just found this site today. I am always wondering if i paid too much. The meter reads 34 hours and I was told it is 1034. The machine has the 3ph and a fel rated at 1000#'s. I paid $8650. Is this a good price? Where are the best places to buy implements? I have tons of fill dirt to move around my property. Which implement will work best. I have a lot of questions hope you can help.

mark777 · Jun 2, 2006

Welcome Jimmyg,

There are so many variables but the 2310D is a nice tractor. It would depend on the condition, maintenance history, how equipped (FEL $2500. Option) and your location. Grey market tractors retail higher in the N.E. compared to the central and S.W. prices.

Did you buy from a dealer? If so, did he have or offer any implements? The first implement I would recommend is a box blade (or something compact and heavy) to counter-balance your FEL. Would like to see a picture of your tractor!

Mark

mark777 · Jun 2, 2006

Welcome Jimmyg,

There are so many variables but the 2310D is a nice tractor. It would depend on the condition, maintenance history, how equipped (FEL $2500. Option) and your location. Grey market tractors retail higher in the N.E. compared to the central and S.W. prices.

Did you buy from a dealer? If so, did he have or offer any implements? The first implement I would recommend is a box blade (or something compact and heavy) to counter-balance your FEL. Would like to see a picture of your tractor!

Mark

pruntyc · Jun 2, 2006

You need to go in and fill out your profile, as no one has any idea where you live, so can't help you on where to get anything. You don't have to give the exact place, just close so we know what dealer is close to you.

pruntyc · Jun 2, 2006

You need to go in and fill out your profile, as no one has any idea where you live, so can't help you on where to get anything. You don't have to give the exact place, just close so we know what dealer is close to you.

captain71c · Jun 2, 2006

Welcome. You will find all sorts of information about your tractor in the forums. I have a 2310D and am very happy with it and its ability. I agree a box blade to counter balance the FEL and to move and level dirt is a must. I have a 4' box blade but am going to get a 5' for light grading work. The going price of a good 2310D when I bought a year ago was in the $7000 to $8000 range with FEL included.

captain71c · Jun 2, 2006

Welcome. You will find all sorts of information about your tractor in the forums. I have a 2310D and am very happy with it and its ability. I agree a box blade to counter balance the FEL and to move and level dirt is a must. I have a 4' box blade but am going to get a 5' for light grading work. The going price of a good 2310D when I bought a year ago was in the $7000 to $8000 range with FEL included.

jimmyg150 · Jun 2, 2006

I paid 8650 delivered to my door w/ FEL, Block Heater and full fiel tank :

jimmyg150 · Jun 2, 2006

I paid 8650 delivered to my door w/ FEL, Block Heater and full fiel tank :

Jagmandave · Jun 2, 2006

Welcome, I'm sure you'll find this site extremely helpful in the future, enjoy your Yanny!
You're gonna need some counterbalance weight for sure, if you do a search on it you'll find lots of ideas and pics. Post a pic when you get a chance........

As to the price, well you already own it, so second guessing the deal seems rather pointless now, but I paid almost $8k for my 1602 D (4x4) with FEL, box blade, brush hog, tiller etc. Hours unknown, showed 74, probaly 1074 or even 2074, 3 years ago. What's more important is overall condition and your dealer and how it meets your needs.........

Jagmandave · Jun 2, 2006

Welcome, I'm sure you'll find this site extremely helpful in the future, enjoy your Yanny!
You're gonna need some counterbalance weight for sure, if you do a search on it you'll find lots of ideas and pics. Post a pic when you get a chance........

As to the price, well you already own it, so second guessing the deal seems rather pointless now, but I paid almost $8k for my 1602 D (4x4) with FEL, box blade, brush hog, tiller etc. Hours unknown, showed 74, probaly 1074 or even 2074, 3 years ago. What's more important is overall condition and your dealer and how it meets your needs.........

roxynoodle · Jun 2, 2006

I have a 1510d and paid $5635 with a FEL and a 5 ft finish mower. The meter read 150 hours but it is at least 1150 hours, could be 2150 hours, no idea. I had to really shop around though to find mine as I had a $6k limit on what I could spend. And mine needs paint. I was just happy to find a good running machine in my budget and so far I am very happy with it. From looking at all kinds of tractors in the last few months I'm thinking you did not overpay. As many tractors as there are in Ohio, tractors sell for more here than they do down south and out west I noticed. But, being a newbie I didn't want to buy a sight unseen one either and have it delivered. I needed to have someone look with me to tell me if it was a good one or not. I bet they cost more where you live too. If all the guys on this forum are right then Yannies are great tractors and it may very last you for life, in which case it was a good buy, right? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

roxynoodle · Jun 2, 2006

I have a 1510d and paid $5635 with a FEL and a 5 ft finish mower. The meter read 150 hours but it is at least 1150 hours, could be 2150 hours, no idea. I had to really shop around though to find mine as I had a $6k limit on what I could spend. And mine needs paint. I was just happy to find a good running machine in my budget and so far I am very happy with it. From looking at all kinds of tractors in the last few months I'm thinking you did not overpay. As many tractors as there are in Ohio, tractors sell for more here than they do down south and out west I noticed. But, being a newbie I didn't want to buy a sight unseen one either and have it delivered. I needed to have someone look with me to tell me if it was a good one or not. I bet they cost more where you live too. If all the guys on this forum are right then Yannies are great tractors and it may very last you for life, in which case it was a good buy, right? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

greatrandini · Jun 2, 2006

I would say it's a fair price. What kind of warranty or dealer support is offered. Delivery is worth something. What kind of loader do you have?

greatrandini · Jun 2, 2006

I would say it's a fair price. What kind of warranty or dealer support is offered. Delivery is worth something. What kind of loader do you have?

LMTC · Jun 2, 2006

( tractors sell for more here than they do down south and out west )
Please see the following link, go to reconditioned tractors, then yanmar, and check the prices. I assume Washington state qualifies as out west. These prices are not lower than ours with the occasional exception. Some are $1,000 higher.HERE

Perhaps in the south prices do tend to be lower, and the reason is primarily transportation. Most entry ports, other than Long Beach, are in the south. Price trucking or rail from Gulfport to Columbus. There are many other factors including the cost of labor in Ohio versus many southern states.

LMTC · Jun 2, 2006

( tractors sell for more here than they do down south and out west )
Please see the following link, go to reconditioned tractors, then yanmar, and check the prices. I assume Washington state qualifies as out west. These prices are not lower than ours with the occasional exception. Some are $1,000 higher.HERE

Perhaps in the south prices do tend to be lower, and the reason is primarily transportation. Most entry ports, other than Long Beach, are in the south. Price trucking or rail from Gulfport to Columbus. There are many other factors including the cost of labor in Ohio versus many southern states.

captain71c · Jun 2, 2006

I bought mine from Ernie's imports with loader, box blade, post hole digger, tiller and brush hog for $9600. what little dealer support I have needed was handled quickly and correctly. (Fuel gauge didn't work) and yes Washington is out west. waaaayyyyyy out west (the other side of no where) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

captain71c · Jun 2, 2006

I bought mine from Ernie's imports with loader, box blade, post hole digger, tiller and brush hog for $9600. what little dealer support I have needed was handled quickly and correctly. (Fuel gauge didn't work) and yes Washington is out west. waaaayyyyyy out west (the other side of no where) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif