ym2000 is it a good tractor

[criddlesperger]

looking to buy a ym2000 that looks new and drives great. i will use it for mowing with a 4ft brush hog and a 4ft box blade, would it handle this and is the part availability good. the man wants $3950 for it at rco tractors in austin,tx. thanks

 

[winston1]

Yes, it will handle those implements great. The ym2000 is probably the most populous of the grey market tractors and has the best parts availability. RCO has a good reputation.

 

[284 International]

Hello. You will probably hear all about how the YM2000 and its US market twin, the YM240, are excellent tractors. They are. They are simple to work on and parts availability is excellent. There are several high-quality dealers who frequent this board and offer anything you would need.

This tractor should handle a 4 foot cutter and box blade fine. Your results may vary according to the tires the tractor has, the terrain/geography of your area, and so on.

I see you are also asking about a Ford 1900, and own a Mitsubishi D1620 or D1650. A search of the Yanmar forum will reveal many, many reviews and recommendations on implements and their usage for the YM2000/YM240. It is likely the same with the Ford 1900. What's the purpose for buying another tractor to supplement your Mitsubishi? Will it not handle the implements you have? The Ford 1900 is significantly bigger and more capable than the YM2000. Here are some comparisons:

TractorData.com Ford 1900 tractor information

TractorData.com Yanmar YM2000 tractor information

These are the Nebraska tractor test data for both of the tractors you have asked about: (The Yanmar is the YM240, but it is identical in the important and salient aspects to the YM2000)

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2570&context=tractormuseumlit

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2695&context=tractormuseumlit

The Ford will be significantly more capable, because it is much heavier than the YM2000. That isn't necessarily an advantage. Larger, heavier tractors will, all else being equal, tear up the ground more than a smaller tractor will. It doesn't take much of an increase in platform size to make a tractor more awkward in tight spaces. This may or may not be a concern to you. If you brush hog large, open fields, the Ford may be a better choice. Sell your 4 foot cutter and size up. A 5 foot cutter will, under ideal conditions, be 25% faster.

Search in each forum for the keywords of the tractor you're interested in. Read a bit, see what shows up. I'm new here too, but this website is an excellent resource. If you use it efficiently, you will be a lot happier with the results.

And again, assess your needs. Why won't your current equipment do the job? Good luck!

 

[criddlesperger]

my satoh st1620/mitsubishi d1650 is a great tractor and handles those implements very well, i just can't find any parts for my tractor it doesn't need any now but it could use upper and lower radiator hoses they are original. just lookin for a second tractor i can work and be able to get parts easy. thanks for the help. :thumbsup:

 

[California]

I don't know much about the small Fords but Shibaura (the manufacturer) went out of business several years ago. I suggest verify parts availability if you are considering that one. There was a poster on TBN a few years back who spent a lot of time, looked everywhere, for major transmission parts for his Shibaura.

For the Satoh - have you talked to the guy up in Oregon? I think he raises Christmas trees, and also imports/sells Satoh parts.

 

[284 International]

I don't know about the availability of parts for the Ford 1900. But with a search on the New Holland/Ford forum you should be able to see what sort of problems people are having, and then if they're able to repair those issues issues with readily available parts.

The Yanmar 2000/240 series has excellent parts availability. One of the members here, California, compares it to parts availability for classic Jeeps and Volkswagens. You can't literally build one from reproduction or aftermarket parts, but you can come very close. You will find Hoye tractor comes up a lot. They have an extremely useful website, with many diagrams and listings and so forth for each model. Because of its user-friendliness it is often the first suggestion. I haven't ordered from any others, but LMTC, Fredricks and others come up frequently as having excellent service.

I would be surprised if you couldn't find a flex-hose at Napa or some other store that would fit. Ask in the Mitsubishi room where others are sourcing those types of parts. But talk to best-used-tractor and small import tractor supply in Oregon, as California suggested, at least as a start.

Obviously in the Yanmar room you will find bias, but I think it's legitimate. Yanmar has a reputation for reliable machinery, and the 2000/240 is an example of why. Other companies make excellent equipment as well, and you will be able to find something to do your tasks.

 

[scesnick]

I had a YM 2000BD for a few years. it was a good tractor for its age but a tad small for my needs. I pulled a 5ft box blade and a 5 ft brush hog with it with a problem.

 

[criddlesperger]

thanks for the help. i will see what i can find out with my mitsubishi. with the yanmar it is between a ym2000 or a ym2010 i like them both.

 

[California]

YM2210 is more useful. I would buy that if the price difference isn't overwhelming. The Powershift is well worth the additional cost.

For my sloping orchard I am continually stopping the YM240 to shift to an appropriate gear. When I finally bought the YM186D with Powershift, what a difference! Just pull the little lever as the grade changes.

YM2210 is nearly the same as YM2000 aside from the Powershift. It should be as easy to maintain. I love the huge stump-puller torque, from nearly zero rpm, from the big two-cylinder engine that both models have.

 

[Smoody]

excellent tractor, the 2210 has more horsepower and power shift, if in your budget you wont be disappointed.. I had a 2210 and sold it, kinda regret it.