Looking for first Yanmar

[winston1]

I had the privilege of going up one side of California and down the other after making a u-turn in Oregon. This was back in 1988. I was greatly impressed with the fruit, nuts, etc. etc. as we traveled. A beautiful state. I expect we will all see higher prices on much of our produce because of the drought being suffered there.

 

[California]

I'd jump at a 2210B. I've seen that comment by Hoyes about the 2210 being the 'tractor of choice if stranded on an island'. I think a 2210 would be ideal. And from your description, it sounds like this is a good fit for the tasks. The power shift seems like a really nice feature. Sounds like the only thing missing on this machine is the power steering

Wolly, I copied this out of your other thread but I'll respond here because its more related to the models I'm familiar with, discussed in this thread.

Hoye's best/worst page includes in 'best', the YM2000/YM240 then three more variants pretty much built from the same parts as those two. YM1700/YM195 is the same engine with a little less displacement. So close that overhaul for it just uses YM2000 sleeves & pistons. Tires are smaller, YM1700 lacks a water pump and relies on thermosiphon. I don't think chassis and sheet metal are different at all. So basically YM1700/YM195 are just the economy version of YM2000/YM240. I doubt an operator would notice any difference. YM2210 adds Powershift, a huge advantage, but I think displacement is the same as YM2000/YM240, and I've read that many parts are interchangeable. YM2210 weighs more. So basically I consider it the best improved version of Yanmar's 2 cylinder thumpers.

That's 5 models all built around the same time and basically variants of the same thing. And as Hoye notes, all are among the models best supported today.

Aside from those 5 there are only three more in his 'best' list: YM1500 which seems designed like an earlier version of YM2000, two cylinders also, but considerably lighter and less hp. Simpler - thermosiphon cooling, and I think a little dynamo instead of the YM2000 etc standard Hitachi automotive alternator and regulator. Fine if this smaller size will do your projects.

Then in the 'best' list, the last two are the YM3110/YM336 twins. YM336 is a complete classic, the best American Yanmar from that era. YM3110 has to be excellent if it shares that design.

So - if you encounter one of the more obscure tractors that's in Hoye's 'best' list, be assured its just a slight variant with equally good support, not a different design.

 

[California]

Wooly, Clemsonfor, Winston, thanks for your appreciation of my photos, and home state. Its not all like the Hollywood nonsense on tv, that is a tiny part, but that can be the only part many people see.

The natural world here is the treasure as far as I am concerned. As you noted, a major producer of farm products for the whole country. For some crops like almonds and rice, a significant part of the world market. I'll just wrap this up at this point and say thanks, again.

 

[woolyAcres]

@California-

I had no idea those 5 models were so similar. That's for breaking that down and sharing. It's so easy to look at Hoye's "Best" list and think anything not on there shouldn't be considered. Some of those are actually available on my local (within 3 hours) craigslist. Unfortunately, none of them have a loader and the only one that's close to my current price range is YM240 2WD. But it is a nice looking machine. A dealer in NY has a JD 750 4WD with loader and loaded tires and 1500 hours for $6400. Possibly a good deal but still a bit too high for me at the moment.

 

[woolyAcres]

Wooly, Clemsonfor, Winston, thanks for your appreciation of my photos, and home state. Its not all like the Hollywood nonsense on tv, that is a tiny part, but that can be the only part many people see.

The natural world here is the treasure as far as I am concerned. As you noted, a major producer of farm products for the whole country. For some crops like almonds and rice, a significant part of the world market. I'll just wrap this up at this point and say thanks, again.

Like winston I once had the chance to travel the length of California. Visited giant Redwoods, camped on the beach and fell asleep to the surf, toured wine country, made it all the way to San Diego, not to mention a week in Yosemite. California has an amazing amount of diversity- geographic, topographic, agricultural, and cultural. I for one am grateful that California is part of the USA. Even the Hollywood part has its benefits.

 

[woolyAcres]

@California

Is this your YM186D? How much to deliver to PA? :licking:

 

[Todd8665]

@California

Is this your YM186D? How much to deliver to PA? :licking:

I think $20 should cover it.

 

[woolyAcres]

I think $20 should cover it.

Deal. Check for tractor and $20 shipping is in the mail.

 

[California]

That's me! Now I'm world famous!

Todd, you be sure and forward that $20 to me.

Wooly, it might take you a few days to drive it home. That's too far to tow with my little Subaru.

 

[woolyAcres]

@California-

That's a great setup you've got for hauling.

I've spoken to two different people around here with either ym186D or YM1501Ds and they both want $5000 for their machines. I bet I could buy yours and get it shipped here for less! Have you had much interest?

 

[Todd8665]

That's me! Now I'm world famous!

Todd, you be sure and forward that $20 to me.

Wooly, it might take you a few days to drive it home. That's too far to tow with my little Subaru.


You bet. I'll have to subtract my marketing fee, sales service fee, excise tax, healthcare allotment, Mississippi River crossing fee, bribes for the Midwestern pirates... Tell you what. Just give us the tractor and $2,000 and we'll call it a done deal.

 

[California]

@California-
I've spoken to two different people around here with either ym186D or YM1501Ds and they both want $5000 for their machines. Have you had much interest?

Tirekickers so far. First an offer of 3,000 lf of lap siding.

Then "Does the mower come with it?" No. Twice.

Next guy needs delivery to Mendocino Coast region - and said the second half of the route is 80 miles of the worst road in California. (it crosses the Coast Range - redwood forest - then snakes down a steep mountainous river most of the way. Basically a paved deer trail. Then back up from the coast to his remote site. Sounds like a MJ plantation to me, that's the base of the economy up there. No, go rent a trailer.

"Can I mount a loader?" Coldwater loader about $1,700. "No thanks".

One guy asked me to stay home Sunday so he could come over, 9 pm said he never found time. Nobody has come here in person.

Selling on Craigslist is a PIA. :duh:

 

[woolyAcres]

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

I swear, if I were closer I'd take it at full price and be pleased as punch. I could put the Coldwater loader on it and still be under the asking prices around here!

My experience with Craigslist as a buyer is that, since there's no cost to advertise, most folks don't actually want to sell. They figure, hey if some sucker wants to give me top dollar for this thing sure I'll part with it. Much of what I've seen on Craigslist is junk that someone either overvalues or the owner is simply waiting for a sucker to come along. Isn't there something about a sucker born every day?

Your machine seems fairly priced. I'm surprised no one is motivated to come get it.

 

[284 International]

...Mendocino Coast region - and said the second half of the route is 80 miles of the worst road in California. (it crosses the Coast Range - redwood forest - then snakes down a steep mountainous river most of the way. Basically a paved deer trail. Then back up from the coast to his remote site. Sounds like a MJ plantation to me, that's the base of the economy up there...

I had a lovely ride on a dual-sport motorcycle through that road, or one just like it. And I completely agree with your assessment of the buyer's occupation. There was an astonishing amount of "grow" stuff in every corner market and hardware store.

That's a good price for your machine, especially with the new tires, suitcase and wheel weights. I don't have any use for another one, but I sure like them. They are a nice size and do a lot of work.

 

[normde2001]

If the seller is happy with the deal the buyer paid too much.

 

[California]

I had a lovely ride on a dual-sport motorcycle through that road, or one just like it. And I completely agree with your assessment of the buyer's occupation. There was an astonishing amount of "grow" stuff in every corner market and hardware store.

That's a good price for your machine, especially with the new tires, suitcase and wheel weights. I don't have any use for another one, but I sure like them. They are a nice size and do a lot of work.

Uh .. the suitcase weights go with it but the new tires and wheel weights moved over to the YM186D I bought last year that has loader and power steering. (Photo of both). The tires on this one have plenty of tread but look to have been put in use a few years ago. This tractor uniformly reflects its 30 years use, except its motor must have been rebuilt, the motor runs like brand new, almost never any smoke compared to the second one that smokes some when its pulling hard. The second one isn't worn enough to need overhaul but I wish it ran as clean as this one that is for sale.

 

[California]

If the seller is happy with the deal the buyer paid too much.

Heck this seller would be happy if somebody comes out to see it.

I think the tractor will sell itself when someone finally appears who is specifically looking for one.

So far the only thing missing from my sales experience to date is the Nigerian Prince and his bogus Money Order. (The lady offering to swap vinyl siding counts as a runner-up).

 

[clemsonfor]

I have even had the Nigerian Scammers ...i was selling furniture????And for not that much?


That is a good price california!!! Hey Wolly, why dont you fly out there and meet Cali and rent something and tow it back? You could get a uhaul truck and drive it up inside and then unload at your place!! and still be cheaper than a local sale!

 

[woolyAcres]

Photo of both

Is there any difference in the rims on these two machines? It's hard to see the one without loader, but the one with loader appears to have normal Ag tires on it rather than the deep lug/rice tires often found on them.

 

[woolyAcres]

That is a good price california!!! Hey Wolly, why dont you fly out there and meet Cali and rent something and tow it back? You could get a uhaul truck and drive it up inside and then unload at your place!! and still be cheaper than a local sale!

Something like that crossed my mind. I'm trying to figure out how much it would cost to have it shipped. Probably wouldn't leave money for a loader, but it would get me a good, steady, ready-to-work machine inside my budget.

How capable is the loader you have on the other one? Any guess what the lifting capacity is and the max lift height when full (can it clear the side of a pickup truck)? Is that a Coldwater loader?