PROBABLY BUYING......

[Travis_R]

Hey again,

This time, i'm thinking of buying Yanmar YM3000, OR maybe a little bigger....

I'm selling my 1997 Mahindra 485 D.I. and my Yanmar YM2000........The Mahindra is now too big for what I need, and the Yanmar is a little too small for what I need.......Thats the ONLY reason I'm selling them.

My main tasks will be some bush-hogging, and finish mowing about 5-7 acres.......Oh...and a small garden too.....It is mainly just a hobby though.......My tractors keep me out of trouble.

What about the YM3000???.........I REALLY like this tractor........I know where one is for sale for $5000.00, but haven't went to the dealer to look at it yet....IS THAT A GOOD PRICE?.....I'll be going there Saturday.

A friend that I hunt with has one (he's probably in his mid 60's).......I know that tractor would be ALL I would need, and probably make some money on the side with it when I get time also.......ARE PARTS EASY TO GET FOR THIS MODEL?...I know its equivalent to a J.D. 950 or maybe a 850???......Someone will clarify this i'm sure.......

Should I consider any other model besides the YM3000??........Any ideas??..........I will be purchasing a new set of 5' disks, OR a used Yanmar tiller and a 5' box blade, depending...........

Another thing.......I WOULD/WILL PURCHASE FROM ANY DEALER ON HERE TOO..............So dealers, please e-mail me at tricks@charter.net or send me a PM if your interested in my business..........The tractor would have to be delivered to my house....

WHATEVER I DECIDE TO BUY, I'LL HAVE TO KEEP FOR A LONG, LONG TIME.

Thanks for the replies in advance,

Travis R

 

[bruce1966us]

Your friend does not have a 60s model YM3000.

 

[Eddie]

I think he said his friend was in his mid 60's, not the tractor.

 

[normde2001]

Your friend does not have a 60s model YM3000.

Uh, you need to read that again, Bruce .

 

[bruce1966us]

I now have my glasses on!!!!! What a difference when your eyes go!

 

[DavesTractor]

Travis, why is the Mahindra too big. Does it not fit where it needs to go? Is it too heavy to haul? What about it is too big? Seems it may be the tractor you should keep?

 

[greatrandini]

Yea, I here good things about Mahindras and from the model # it don't sound like it would be that much bigger than a YM3000. I don't know though....I looked up the M485 45 hp about 4100 lbs. YM 3000 33 hp about 2600 lbs. So I guess there is some difference but the M485 should brush hog nicely......Of course Travis could prob put money in his pocket and just have one tractor to mess with?

 

[Travis_R]

Travis, why is the Mahindra too big. Does it not fit where it needs to go? Is it too heavy to haul? What about it is too big? Seems it may be the tractor you should keep?

Dave,

The tractor itself is too big........The horsepower is wonderful, but its just the size of the machine that I don't need..........I can't get under the trees to get close to the base to cut around it.........Its hard to manuver around in some 'tight' spots that I have...........I have a considerable amount of obstacles...........I really could do better with a ZTR mower......But, that wouldn't be any fun and besides, it don't have a 3-point hitch!

Again, if I needed this heavy and bulky tractor, I would keep it.........But I figure I could pass it on to someone who could really use the thing, for the size that it is.

Travis

 

[Travis_R]

Yea, I here good things about Mahindras and from the model # it don't sound like it would be that much bigger than a YM3000. I don't know though....I looked up the M485 45 hp about 4100 lbs. YM 3000 33 hp about 2600 lbs. So I guess there is some difference but the M485 should brush hog nicely......Of course Travis could prob put money in his pocket and just have one tractor to mess with?

Great,

The Mahindra 485 is MUCH bigger than a YM3000........Its not even comparable......And YES, I am going to put a little money in my pocket by only having one tractor to 'mess' with.......For me, it just makes more sense in my case...

Travis

 

[arthr31]

but.. you just ironed out the startup issues with your YM2000 ! Maybe get rid of the mahindra and the implements and just buy new/used smaller implements? One thing to think of, is the choosing, and startup stress of getting another machine is a lot... remember the posts on your last startup machine !

So, let me just ask, if you had smaller implements for the 2000, would you keep it? If so, then get rid of the mahindra and large implements and buy smaller stuff.... just my .02 . either way, good luck ! 8)

 

[Travis_R]

Arthur,

I am so glad that Someone is interested in this thread.....Thank you. (and Daves Tractor too!).....

Well, the Mahindra is just plain out too big....Its gotta go for I have no use for it anymore.......I honestly feel I should sell it to let somebody who truly needs a tractor this size be able to use it........BUT, I read your post a little while ago and thought about what you told me................Your answer is YES, I would keep my YM2000 if I had smaller implements......I sold my 6' disks yesterday and will for sure be selling my 6' box come Friday.....Then, all i'll have left is my 6' finishing mower, 5' bush hog, middle buster, and boom pole.......I would need to get rid of the 6' finishing mower and 5' bush hog.......THEN, I could go buy a new 5' finishing mower (probably a Sitrex or Land Pride) 4' bush hog (probably a Kodiak), and 5' disks (probably a United or LMC brand)........

YOU, Arthur, made me realize that my YM2000 is not TOO SMALL for what I need to do......Its the implements that I have is whats TOO BIG for the YM2000!!......NOW, the Mahindra is just too big all the way around, but it wasn't when I first bought/needed it.........THANK YOU ARTHUR!

I think I'll come out ahead (A LOT CHEAPER) (with money in my pocket) if I buy a few implements for the YM2000 instead of buying another tractor for my implements that I curently own!

Please, ANYONE, let me know if you agree or dis-agree.

Thanks,
Travis

 

[arthr31]

good. don't act too rash, think about what size tractor and then choose implements to work with. if you really think ym2000 will work, then get the right sized implements and go with what you have for a powerplant... Just what I would do... If I had such a rich decision to make !!

 

[roxynoodle]

Yeah, if that tractor will work for you, I'd just keep the tractor and sell your other implements and buy new ones. A smaller tractor is not always slower to getting your work done either. For example, my previous riding mower was bigger than my current one. Figured the newer, smaller one would take me longer to mow with but actually it is the opposite because it is easier to manuever. I can whip this one around trees and the propane tank and other obstacles. I hardly ever need to back it (which involves putting the blade up due to a safety switch that prevents backing with it down; less wear and tear on the belts with less backing, too).