yanmar 1500 trade question ??

[deepNdirt]

I'd be interested in knowing the condition of the Ford 8-N ? a average condition 8-n around here will fetch anywhere from 2500 to 3500
if we were to split hairs and value yours at 3000, You would be much better off selling it and using the money to buy a bit larger tractor,
perhaps a ym2000, also a very reliable yanmar tractor, and not that much larger than the 1500 but certainly with more HP if needing to tackle a larger job,

 

[kenmac]

I'm with you deep. I had an old TO20 that I sold 7-8 yrs ago for 2500 and it wasn't pretty . I would look at selling it and buying something. I have no idea what that 1500 is worth, but he knows his 8N tractor and this 1500 may have had a rough life. That's why I suggested he check it out or have someone check it

 

[clemsonfor]

Good point guys. But lots of times folks trade cause its and easy NOW deal. The yanmar may bring $2500 who knows?? It may be very decent looking original??? His 8n May be pretty rough and just fetch $2500 as well, even if it fetches $3000 he forgoes a bit of cash to have what he wants now.

His call though just illustrating the trade idea. Someone will always almost trade up and someone down in a trade but its all about perception of the trader as to the validity of the deal.

 

[deepNdirt]

True Clemsonfor, I want him also be aware of the power he'll be sacrificing in the trade down, Not just a little but quite allot difference between his 8-n and a ym1500, also another thing if it were me I would take into consideration, I read in his other thread that he has a bad back,

Now me having a bad back myself as well, one of the most important option in having my tractor was it having the ability to install a FEL, ( sure saves my back ) ......... however I have seen the ym1500 equipped with FEL but not sure how readily available one would be for that particular size tractor,

But yes, anytime one can trade even-steven for something else of equal value and come out happy with the trade is Good thing:thumbsup:

 

[Scotty Dive]

Remember - "In a horse trade (insert "Tractor") either know the Man or the Horse" - Ben Franklin.

 

[elmer4413]

I have a yanmar 1500D with a FEL. Great little piece of equipment.

 

[winston1]

Welcome to the forum elmer4413. :welcome: Nice looking 1500d. I noticed on your profile you are also owner a a Kubota. Are you looking to sell the yanmar?

 

[elmer4413]

Actually I just got rid of the yanmar to buy the kubota. So I guess I don't own the yanmar anymore since Friday. It was a good little tractor I just needed something bigger.