Please help a lady make a decision!!!

[Tractorgirl]

Okay guys, I need your help. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I'm looking at two grey market tractors: a Mitsubishi 3201D and a Yanmar 3110. Both are 4wd and 35 hp.

Here's my dilema.

*Will I have trouble getting parts for either machine?
*Will standard American tires fit on either unit or are the
rims off-size?
*Are ROPS available?
*Do American implements work with either brand? (in case
of reverse rotation of the PTO or odd PTO speed)


Right now, I have the cost of the MT3210D wtih loader and brush hog at $9400 (700 hours). The YM3110D comes with the loader and runs about $8500.

I would love to read your pros, cons, and opinions so please let them fly!!!

Thanks for your assisantance.

 

[DavesTractor]

Does either tractor have power-steering? What brand loaders are on them?

 

[Tractorgirl]

Both have the Koyker 160 loader and power steering.

 

[DavesTractor]

Both are good tractors, but I have more experience with Yanmars so I tend to lean that way. Both will hook up fine to regular category one three-point implements. The 3110 is a fairly common grey market machine. Most parts sources will be very familiar with it and have good sources for parts. The front tires will probably be 7-16, and they aren't a problem. The rears may be 12.4-26, and they can be tough to find. They last a long time though, so if they are in good shape, that shouldn't be a major concern. I don't know of any certified ROPS for either machine, although someone out there may be building them. Perhaps someone can comment on the Mitsu. Good luck!

 

[Tractorgirl]

Thank you for your reply Dave. The tires are 12.4x28 rear. Is that the standard?

Thanks again!

Rhonda

 

[buppy69]

That sounds like a standard size. Both tractors are great but I think you'll get more tech support and ease of finding parts with the Yanmar.

Eugene

 

[kayssupply]

I am surprised the Mitsubishi is higher than the Yanmar. Any time I buy tractors the Yanmars are always the higher priced.
The price alone would make me go with the Yanmar. I have seen much smaller Yanmars with loaders bring close to what you are quoting for the 3110.

 

[Tractorgirl]

While researching the two tractors out, here's some of the priceing I found:

Yanmar 3110D with FEL

*$11,895
*$9,900
*$7,200 (but I can't get shipping for this)

Mitsubishi 3201D

*$10,900
*$8,900 (the one I'm looking at minus the brush hog)

I found a few 30 hp listing as follows:

Yanmar 30 hp with FEL

*$11,131
*$10,495

Mitsubishi 30 hp with FEL

*$10,900
*$10,932

 

[agcomike]

be sure to try both out good..

yanmars are said to be alot more parts and there has been alot more imported in?

i'd go with the yanmar. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif though i'm partial to orange

 

[kayssupply]

Those prices are more in line with what I have seen. I hope you can see the cheaper ones in person. You usually get what you pay for. Seldom more.