roxynoodle
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Buying Advice Yanmar Advice, Please?
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Jagmandave
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I bought 1602D used from an individual, who claimed it had been well maintained (it hadn't) and only had a small number of hours on it, even tho the paint, rubber etc said otherwise. Well, I bought it anyway, changed all the belts, hoses, filters etc and it's been absolutely no problem since. I think the moral of the story is that these are tough, well built machines, and unless you get a real stinker, chances are it'll be a great tractor to own for a very long time.
As to which model, you might look at the size of the tractor in relation to the amount of open space you have, for example, it you're going to be making trails in the woods, a narrower, smaller version might work better than a larger one. OTOH, some of the smaller number tractors are also pretty small framed, if you are a large framed individual, you might find it difficult to get on/off and drive. I'd suggest you try a few on first for fit.
Most people who have them seem to really like the shuttle shift, especially if you're going to do a lot of front loader work with it. Mine has gears, and it's mostly no problem for FEL work, but I can see where an "Auto" might be easier to use. Be sure to get an over running clutch to go along with your brush hog.
Other than that, I think you're on the right track, so good luck with all your projects!
Oh, and welcome to TBN!
As to which model, you might look at the size of the tractor in relation to the amount of open space you have, for example, it you're going to be making trails in the woods, a narrower, smaller version might work better than a larger one. OTOH, some of the smaller number tractors are also pretty small framed, if you are a large framed individual, you might find it difficult to get on/off and drive. I'd suggest you try a few on first for fit.
Most people who have them seem to really like the shuttle shift, especially if you're going to do a lot of front loader work with it. Mine has gears, and it's mostly no problem for FEL work, but I can see where an "Auto" might be easier to use. Be sure to get an over running clutch to go along with your brush hog.
Other than that, I think you're on the right track, so good luck with all your projects!
Oh, and welcome to TBN!
Missingstrands
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Check out LMTC out of Ohio. I have also had great experience with Wayne. I even had a problem with my Yanmar. Called Wayne and he took care of the issue and did some additional preventative maintenance. I could not be happier with his business and honesty. Good luck
john24255
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Cedar Bill,
I currently maintain approximately 20 areas of land near Cincinnati, OH, 10 that are wooded. In the past, I have used a Kubota, as well as a White Field Boss compact tractor to do the weekly 8 to 10-acre grass cutting and bushogging.
Five years ago, as a result of new construction, I needed a better tractor. Like you, I did the research, then purchased a used Yanmar 2001D, four-wheel drive tractor from the Little Miami Trading Company ( LMTC), in Blanchester, OH. I purchased the tractor with a 4’ loader, which I highly recommend; it will pay for itself in no time at all! Along with the tractor, I purchased a 6’ finish mower, a 5’ rotary mower, a 4’ box blade. Last year, I purchased a 6’ scraper blade to remove snow; we get that up here from time to time!
The tractor has been a real workhorse! I can’t begin to tell you what a blessing it has been. Although it is used year-round, as I stated above, grass cutting is the tractor’s primary mission. I pull a 6’ finished mower deck behind the tractor, and with it can usually cut the grass in about 4-5 hours, on not much more than 3 gal. of fuel. From time to time, I install the 5’ rotary mower to clear out brush. I should tell you that I also have a lawn tractor that I use to cut around the house. It is a John Deer, and I wish it was built as good as my Yanmar. It is two years old and already I have had to do more work on it than on my Yanmar.
During the construction, I used the tractor to re-distribute approximately 10,000 cubic feet of dirt/clay. For those less informed, that’s about the amount of dirt that will completely fill a large basement. When stacked up, it’s a fairly good size hill. The box blade was useful in smoothing out the dirt/clay once I have it where it needed to go. Also during the construction, I used the loader to move trees that had to be cut down, and to distribute approx. 100 ton of gravel around the construction site. See what I mean about the loader? It is also great for collecting firewood or removing debris.
As I said the tractor gets used a lot! Preventative maintenance is easy to perform on these tractors, and oil filters can be purchased at any Wal-Mart store. I wish I could say this about my John Deer lawn tractor, which uses a more expensive oil filter that always seems to be hard to find.
Being a used tractor, I have had to perform some unscheduled maintenance on it from time to time. I have replaced the voltage regulator, several bearings, a fan belt, and recently replaced the seals in the front axel. I received fantastic customer support from LMTC, they supplied me with the service manuals, advice, and all the parts I need. These guys really know their stuff! When I needed the seals for the front axel, I called the ordered in on Thursday, and by Saturday, I had the parts and the axel back together. Talk about your customer service, I can’t get parts for my Ford truck that quick!
One word of advice, when picking out a tractor, I found out size matters. I decided to choose one big enough to do the cutting that needed to be done, but one small enough that it won’t cost a fortune to operate or damage the yard when the ground is soft. About the same time I bought the Yanmar, one of our neighbors bought a 60-horse JD 4-wheel drive tractor to cut his 15-acre field. His thoughts were “the bigger the better”. I noticed that in the springtime, his field looks a mess. As it turns out, that’s when the grass grows the fastest and if he tries to cut it with that heavy tractor, it puts deep ruts in his yard. If you need help choosing a model, ask for Wayne at LMTC he will give you the straight scoop and help you pick out one that is right for your application.
Best Wishes and God Bless,
John24255
I currently maintain approximately 20 areas of land near Cincinnati, OH, 10 that are wooded. In the past, I have used a Kubota, as well as a White Field Boss compact tractor to do the weekly 8 to 10-acre grass cutting and bushogging.
Five years ago, as a result of new construction, I needed a better tractor. Like you, I did the research, then purchased a used Yanmar 2001D, four-wheel drive tractor from the Little Miami Trading Company ( LMTC), in Blanchester, OH. I purchased the tractor with a 4’ loader, which I highly recommend; it will pay for itself in no time at all! Along with the tractor, I purchased a 6’ finish mower, a 5’ rotary mower, a 4’ box blade. Last year, I purchased a 6’ scraper blade to remove snow; we get that up here from time to time!
The tractor has been a real workhorse! I can’t begin to tell you what a blessing it has been. Although it is used year-round, as I stated above, grass cutting is the tractor’s primary mission. I pull a 6’ finished mower deck behind the tractor, and with it can usually cut the grass in about 4-5 hours, on not much more than 3 gal. of fuel. From time to time, I install the 5’ rotary mower to clear out brush. I should tell you that I also have a lawn tractor that I use to cut around the house. It is a John Deer, and I wish it was built as good as my Yanmar. It is two years old and already I have had to do more work on it than on my Yanmar.
During the construction, I used the tractor to re-distribute approximately 10,000 cubic feet of dirt/clay. For those less informed, that’s about the amount of dirt that will completely fill a large basement. When stacked up, it’s a fairly good size hill. The box blade was useful in smoothing out the dirt/clay once I have it where it needed to go. Also during the construction, I used the loader to move trees that had to be cut down, and to distribute approx. 100 ton of gravel around the construction site. See what I mean about the loader? It is also great for collecting firewood or removing debris.
As I said the tractor gets used a lot! Preventative maintenance is easy to perform on these tractors, and oil filters can be purchased at any Wal-Mart store. I wish I could say this about my John Deer lawn tractor, which uses a more expensive oil filter that always seems to be hard to find.
Being a used tractor, I have had to perform some unscheduled maintenance on it from time to time. I have replaced the voltage regulator, several bearings, a fan belt, and recently replaced the seals in the front axel. I received fantastic customer support from LMTC, they supplied me with the service manuals, advice, and all the parts I need. These guys really know their stuff! When I needed the seals for the front axel, I called the ordered in on Thursday, and by Saturday, I had the parts and the axel back together. Talk about your customer service, I can’t get parts for my Ford truck that quick!
One word of advice, when picking out a tractor, I found out size matters. I decided to choose one big enough to do the cutting that needed to be done, but one small enough that it won’t cost a fortune to operate or damage the yard when the ground is soft. About the same time I bought the Yanmar, one of our neighbors bought a 60-horse JD 4-wheel drive tractor to cut his 15-acre field. His thoughts were “the bigger the better”. I noticed that in the springtime, his field looks a mess. As it turns out, that’s when the grass grows the fastest and if he tries to cut it with that heavy tractor, it puts deep ruts in his yard. If you need help choosing a model, ask for Wayne at LMTC he will give you the straight scoop and help you pick out one that is right for your application.
Best Wishes and God Bless,
John24255
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Cedar Bill
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I'm seeing some consensus among the members. I appreciate the lines from Missingstrands, MDM, Jagmandave and, especially the thoughtful input I've gotten from Roxy, Kenmac and most recently John. Some excellent input. I'm learning quickly and the extra advice on size, functions, implements and other is incredibly useful. Continuing feedback and input welcome, I see others are following and learning as well. I'll be staying tuned and let you know where I am as my little process evolves. And when and if I buy a YM I'll still be here, learning. Thanks much. More later I'm sure. Bill
knute_m
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Cedar Bill,
The Valley Trader paper comes out every Tuesday afternoon. Every week there is at least one full page of used tractors for sale. You should be able to find a copy of it in every 7-11 and gas station beyond Manassas.
Take a look at the models for sale and then do searches on the Internet and here for more information about the models. Once you see one though, they don't last long.
There are a lot of Yanmars in Virginia. There are also a lot of other good used tractors. There are also a lot of really good dealers throughout Virginia and West Virginia who have used equipment. If you are driving from Annandale to Stanardsville, you pass about ten of them just between Warrenton and Culpeper. I think every brand represented here on TBN has a dealer within 75 miles of Stanardsville. Almost every brand is represented just in Warrenton and Culpeper.
Knute
The Valley Trader paper comes out every Tuesday afternoon. Every week there is at least one full page of used tractors for sale. You should be able to find a copy of it in every 7-11 and gas station beyond Manassas.
Take a look at the models for sale and then do searches on the Internet and here for more information about the models. Once you see one though, they don't last long.
There are a lot of Yanmars in Virginia. There are also a lot of other good used tractors. There are also a lot of really good dealers throughout Virginia and West Virginia who have used equipment. If you are driving from Annandale to Stanardsville, you pass about ten of them just between Warrenton and Culpeper. I think every brand represented here on TBN has a dealer within 75 miles of Stanardsville. Almost every brand is represented just in Warrenton and Culpeper.
Knute
As he says, I'm sure you can find someone selling any make of tractor, pretty close to home. But those people are generally not really dealers, the ones who can get you parts and stand behind them. They are just sellers, and no support, when you may need it. And may know very little about the tractors they are selling. A dealer is one who knows all about the tractor he is selling, and has parts, and can or will work on it, if its needed. We have people around where I live that sells Yanmars, but just try to get someone to work on them here. If you don't buy one from a dealer, you are on your own here, anyway. I would not buy a tractor from a paper, unless he was a friend or neighbor. And not eBay either, to easy to get something you don't want. My two cents worth, been there, done that.
CAT793
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Cedar Bill ,
I have a Yanmar 2210D that I use to maintain my 13 acres in Central Illinois , I mow approximately 10 acres as well as grade my gravel drive which is about 400 ft long .
My Yanmar was bought from Wayne at LMTC in Ohio , I bought this tractor sight unseen ( except in photo’s of course ) when I was based in Argentina . I bought the tractor and 6 implements and had it delivered to my place in Illinois.
A tractor or any piece of equipment is only as good as the backup that you receive AFTER the sale…………..
There are a lot of companies that will promise you the world till they have your money and you run into problems .
I have had a few small issues, but LMTC took care of them without any hesitation in a professional manner even after the warranty period had ended. He sent me parts, that arrive very quickly, never asked for the cost of shipping or anything. These are the businesses that I like dealing with , people who stand behind their product and look after their customers .
My tractor has proven to a great bit of gear I love it, I have now lost it to the wife , who now sees it as hers , I just get to change the oil and grease it . See what happens when you have to travel and the grass need’s cutting …………………..
Mate , if you have any further questions PM me and we can have a chat
Regards,
I have a Yanmar 2210D that I use to maintain my 13 acres in Central Illinois , I mow approximately 10 acres as well as grade my gravel drive which is about 400 ft long .
My Yanmar was bought from Wayne at LMTC in Ohio , I bought this tractor sight unseen ( except in photo’s of course ) when I was based in Argentina . I bought the tractor and 6 implements and had it delivered to my place in Illinois.
A tractor or any piece of equipment is only as good as the backup that you receive AFTER the sale…………..
There are a lot of companies that will promise you the world till they have your money and you run into problems .
I have had a few small issues, but LMTC took care of them without any hesitation in a professional manner even after the warranty period had ended. He sent me parts, that arrive very quickly, never asked for the cost of shipping or anything. These are the businesses that I like dealing with , people who stand behind their product and look after their customers .
My tractor has proven to a great bit of gear I love it, I have now lost it to the wife , who now sees it as hers , I just get to change the oil and grease it . See what happens when you have to travel and the grass need’s cutting …………………..
Mate , if you have any further questions PM me and we can have a chat
Regards,
