Dealer YANMAR DEALERS

[callais]

No, Cuevas Tractor is not the one in Nicolson, I actually live a few miles from the one in Nicolson, but I choose not to use them for various reasons. Cuevas Tractors is in Kiln, about 30 minutes from the Louisiana/Mississippi border. Very nice people, very informative a very helpful. They don't try to force a sale and seem be to very knowledgeable about what they sell.

 

[cfoxmd]

Glad to hear it. the guys in Nicholson left a bad taste n my mouth.

 

[Travis_R]

Hey,

Just talked to John with RCO Tractor. Was very friendly and knowledgeable. He said that the tractors are RECONDITIONED IN ASIA. I want to know ya'lls opinions on this. What do you think?

He told me that they had a couple internal engine problems with their tractors:
1. A man ran the engine with the radiator leaking and it ran hot and quit. He did this several times.
2. Another person ran the engine with gasoline in it. I'm pretty sure you know what that did to the engine.

I am waiting for a shipping quote from him this evening. He told me that the SHIPPING is probably around $200-$250.00 for a YM2000 and box blade.

The price of the tractor would be $3295.00 and the box blade would be $350.00. So if the shipping is for example $250.00, the price would be $3895.00. I don't know if they add sales tax or not. I forgot to ask. Will do this evening.

The tractor comes with a 90 day PARTS WARRANTY ONLY. Is this good or bad?

He said that every tractor gets a new head gasket, and the engines are rebuilt if needed. The clutch is reconditioned or new. Go to ebay and read what they do to their tractors.

I don't know how good the Asians are at these things, but apparently they do pretty good because they haven't had any problems with their tractors, so as John says. I will ask him for customer references next time I talk to him.

Thanks

Travis

 

[heehaw]

i "just" talked to a dealer here in arkansas, with the same
"recond" yanmars...he says they have only had trouble
with one...a nut/bolt off the preheater came off and ended
up on top of the piston..the mechanic pulled the head, and
swears the engine is like new...if not new...he doesn't think
it was rebuilt, just very little use...
a 21hp 4wd with a fel, for $7500...90 day warranty...but i can get a new kubota, jd or mahindra for less than 5k more, i think i would go that route....much better warranty and
resell value..
heehaw

 

[mark777]

Travis R,
I will not be brand or dealer specific - As there are many good and now many less than desirable.
It is obvious you are sill struggling with your first post (first paragraph above) as many experienced owners have replied with their advice. Good advice. Your walking the fence.
If you have done a broad search on TBN using a keyword like "reconditioned" ," Ebay" or VietNam rebuild" or similar, and you feel comfortable with your current deal/package and dealer - who is to say?
Consider phone calls, emails and website pictures as general information and forums such as these the BIG determining factor. Replies here are honest and accurate.
IF you buy and IF you have problems with your tractor there are no "I told you so's" If you buy - Post your buying and tractor experience. Good Luck and Regards, Mark

 

[heehaw]

not mentioning any names, but pricing three brand name 20-22 hp tractors, brand spanking new....hydrostatic drive...with no mower or any other attachments, less than $10k..
i have spent to much time working on previous tractors, i guess, because i am sure shy about the "reconditioned" tractors...i was priced a 4 year old, brand name, tractor, with less than 400 hours on it...but it was only $2k less than the new one.. i guess i'm gettin old and lazy...but i just won't take the chance anymore...i'll make payments a little longer and know what i have..
heehaw

 

[1danny]

Travis, I just took in on trade a Yanmar that was ( reconditioned in Vietnam ) the guy put 33 hrs on the tractor and the engine came apart. The guy called the dealer that he bought it from to complain about the problem and the dealer hung up on him. I will put a good engine in it or part it out. The dealer is in florida, but I don't remember where. A large percentage of my parts sales are for Yanmar tractors ( reconditioned in Vietnam ). Just my $ .02 worth.
Danny
Parker Equipment Co

 

[heehaw]

one thing i noticed about the recond yanmars, they have
one heck of a good paint job...better than some of the
brand new tractors i have looked at..
heehaw

 

[cfoxmd]

I hope a flood of recons doesn't ruin the yanmar name in the US (and lead to good dealers having problems selling good tractors). Good for the parts business I guess. Maybe someone can make a living rebuilding the rebuilds.

 

[sweettractors]

I was unter the impression that there are no "Authorized" Yanmar dealers in the USA. Can anyone shed light on this? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *Over 1500 Pieces of New and Used Tractors and Equipment In Ky.*