Importing from Japan?

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SoreButt

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Is there anyone who imports tractors from Japan?
 
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You can import anything BUT a Yanmar or a Kubota, its a long story....
 
   / Importing from Japan? #4  
They are called Grey Market tractors;may not meet pollution standards for U.S. if over 26 HP.
Parts also May be a problem.
 
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They are called Grey Market tractors;may not meet pollution standards for U.S. if over 26 HP.
Parts also May be a problem.
What about an Iseki TL2300F or TL2500F?
I can't find one state side.
 
   / Importing from Japan? #9  
Self-imported tractors from a brand you know may not have things you expect like PTO safeties and driver seat disconnects.

The same brand and model from a different region is not the same tractor! Core components may be very similar but, they are not the same! They can be stopped at the port of entry because they are not compliant with current USA safety requirements, it isn't just an emissions thing!

Old tractors imported in bulk in a shipping container are a different thing. Importing one new SCUT will likely NOT be cost competitive for most people. Like a non-compliant car made overseas, anything is possible with enough money for USA compliance and verification, or wait for it to age out of the requirements!
 
   / Importing from Japan? #10  
Is there anyone who imports tractors from Japan?
There used to be several. See if any respond. They will be grey market tractors - meaning they were taken in trade for a newer tractor somewhere overseas and then bought in bulk to be shipped here. And so are not exactly the same uas US models - that is how they get around the anti-competition laws.

The older Yanmars are closer to the same as US models. They were well built and hundreds if not ore are still in active use. Maybe thousands. Several active groups exist online to trade parts and information.
 

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