Dealer Yanmar ym2010

[Ginormous]

Greg - you might consider adding a temperature gauge. I wanted to know if someone was wrong and the temperature was creeping up before the warning light kicks on. And what if there's a problem with the light? The YM2210 has a water pump and keeps the engine relatively cool compared to the Yanmars that don't have a pump and rely on differential temperature pumping. I don't think mine ever gets above 160 F working hard on a hot day. Anyway, there's a thread on here that gives details on adding gauges to your tractor if decide you're interested. I found one that matches the existing gauges (on the YM2210) pretty well.

K

 

[winston1]

You may need to use a water-antifreeze solution, because the warning light may not come on until it is above the boiling point of pure water. (antifreeze raises the boiling point)

K

Didn't think about that. Wonder how hot you can get boiling water??

 

[MN Charlie]

Water boils at 212°F (100°C) at STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure). That's basically sea level or there about.

Most vehicles have 180°F thermostats in them and I've tested those in boiling water.

You can get water a bit hotter than the boiling point without resorting to something like a pressure cooker but not much. Adding salt will help but it takes quite a bit of salt to make any real difference and it's not good for the tested component.

Charlie

 

[California]

I just looked in the YM240 Service Manual and it says the light comes on at 212, 100 degrees C. I expect the other engines that have a water pump are similar. I've read that the non-pump models use a sender that triggers at a higher temperature - 235??.

So testing the light's sender shouldn't be too much trouble. I would use an ohmmeter, a candy thermometer, and some solution that will go well past 212 before it boils away, probably just a normal coolant blend.

 

[clemsonfor]

Heat on a gun wont work, the things need to be submurged in waster to work.

 

[jtsjtsjts]

Hello and thanks for all the information available on this forum, as I have posted before I'm almost 63 years young and have never owned or operated a tractor of any kind.(not counting driving an old model ford,and that was in 1962, from where my dad bought it to our home 30 miles away because we didn't have a trailer) I have been looking-searching and reading about what to buy for about 6 months and have almost made the decision to buy a YM2010. Problem is the only dealers I can find are 2 located here in Texas. One is only about 50 miles away and the other is about 350 miles away from my home close to Houston. Both of these dealers sell Yanmars that have been reconditioned in Vietnam and use the loaders with the big blue V on the arms of the loaders. The one nearby has a (YM 2010 is a 24HP 3cyl. Diesel 4WD Tractor that is equipped with a new Front End Loader) with the shredder and box blade $850 and $495 as add on plus tax.. Question should I look at the used Kubotas and John Deere's and the Ford/New Holland because all I've read clearly indicates to stay away from these from Vietnam and because of price I would rather buy used than buy a Chinese tractor.
I'm really ready to make a decision and there are many what seem to be good deals on Craigs List, but I would much rather have a reconditioned that has a warranty(more than 90 days) than some one else's problem. Thanks in advance for your help and advice.

i had a 2010 yanmar best money i ever spent . never broke down and could tackle the biggest job. i would save the money and buy it . just as good as a JD

 

[clemsonfor]

i had a 2010 yanmar best money i ever spent . never broke down and could tackle the biggest job. i would save the money and buy it . just as good as a JD

Thanks for that!!! I am sure he has decided to buy it or not at this point seeing as how that was a year and a half ago!:confused3::thumbsup:

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