Can someone identify this model Yanmar?

[1StopJeff]

It is a mid-90's Yanmar with a 39.5HP diesel.

I am trying to figure out what model it is but cant seem to find specs on it.

I am thinking about purchasing it so any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[California]

The one in Lake County? He calls it 'Super Forty'.

I think its a Yanmar 'Forte', and I think that name is used across several sizes, so check the build plate on the engine before you believe it's 40 horsepower.

Ernie (Ernies.net) is the poster here who knows the later Yanmars. Hopefully he will see your question.

 

[Kernopelli]

If it's a "Super Forte" model I would assume it's an FX model and at about 40 HP, the closest thing I ever heard of would be an FX42D. OR...I guess could be a FX335 actually since it's 39.5 engine HP..........?

 

[YanmarFever]

This tractor looks like it came from Canada (green)= Handlers imports

It looks like an FX335, but its actually larger, plus the mud guards are to high on the dash, and the fins on the hood tell me that its not a 335, perhaps a 4 series.
I sold my FX335 to a member here on TBN, I missed it so much I just acquired another one I guess I cant live without them.....

 

[1StopJeff]

So will it be hard to find parts for this tractor?

I looked at a Kubota L2800 today that was nice and quite a bit more money but everyone on here talks so highly of the Yanmars but I dont want to get something that I wont be able to service in the future.

Jeff

 

[California]

For a Kubota, ask your nearest Kubota dealer if he will support that model. Really. Kubotas are dealer-supported while Yanmars are owner-supported using mailorder parts.

Both are good tractors, but with very different support schemes.

And a comment specific to that model Kubota: ask the dealer if he can rebuild the steering box. While chasing parts from my Yanmar I found Hoye has everything I need, but I read (elsewhere) posts saying steering parts are no longer available anywhere for early-80's Kubota. I didn't research that, could be wrong, but I think it is a question worth asking of your dealer before you buy.

 

[Kernopelli]

After searching I was starting to think this may be a F455D. I was wondering if the engine tag might have said 39.5 KW.. not HP which would be about 53.7 HP and maybe just right for the F455? Google Image Result for http://www.compact-tractors.com/images/455d.jpg

Then I ran across this and if the tractor is 39.5HP, it would more likely be one of these. Yanmar F395 Compact Tractor and notice that it says that these F395 and 415 models are actually Kukje tractors. I know some of the Kukje models used Yanmar engines and I think are nice tractors but good luck finding many parts. If it has a direct Branson or Century crossover you may be in better luck but who knows? I think Ernie is probably spot on ( he always is) about it being one of Handlers....that color is pretty unique but there are several other sellers in the U.S. who sell that same color refurbished Yanmar.... maybe they get them from Handlers??? I'll point out that the op's tractor also comes with the same Buhler/Allied loader that the Texas and N. Dakota dealer's F455,415 and 395 have.

I also searched the Yanmar the op posted and at $8500, I think the tractor is probably priced VERY reasonably...if it checks out. But then depending upon what it actually is, if you ever need hard parts................? I'm curious if the tractor actually says "Super Forte" on it, which means it's a Yanmar model and not a Kukje and if it does, then what model is it because if Ernie says he doesn't think it's a FX335, that's good enough for me.

On edit.. well, on the links to the tractors I posted I noticed that there was a hodgepodge of links and assumed the site "compact tractors. com" must be a means for a number of dealers to list their grey market tractor. I noticed the 395/415 dealer had a Texas phone number and the F455 pic gallery had a N. dakota number but the website states that all of their tractors are refurbished, repainted green and done so at a "Reconditioning Facility" in Abbotsford, BC....... Handlers Equipment's home town! 'Ol Ernie, You just can't get ahead of that guy!!!!

 

[1StopJeff]

This is great info, thanks so much. I will update this thread once I look at it and figure out what it is.

Jeff

 

[Kernopelli]

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=1840

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=42921&page=2

Yanmar F395 4X4 Compact Tractor with Koyker 160 Loader - 380053829164 Notice it lists it as a "Forte" model but are these Yanmar or Kukje??

 

[1StopJeff]

Again, thanks for the info. The more I read the less chance it seems that it will be an actual Yanmar tractor, looks like more of a chance of being a Kekje.

Jeff

 

[1StopJeff]

Well against better judgement I bought the tractor for $6500. It is an F395 with the 4TN84 Yanmar 39HP 1.9l 4 cyl motor and runs great. I have already run into an issue though. I heard a slight noise when in 4WD so I decided to pull the front axle and found that a few teeth of the front ring gear are gone. The motor is shared with the JD 1070 so I looked through their online parts and besides the way the front axle attaches to the chassis the inside of the axle looks identical. So I am keeping my fingers crossed that the parts are interchangable.

I do have the whole parts came with the tractor but it is all in Korean with discriptions in english but I think the part numbes are worthless, unless someone on here might know of someone that can do something with them.

I wanted to thank everyone for the help and information. I think I made a very informed decision and after repairing this diff I will know whether it was a good investment or not. :confused2:

 

[YanmarFever]

Jeff,
Congratz on your purchase, and welcome to Tractor Bynet !

For 6500 you got a smokin deal.

Could you post a few more pictures of your new machine for us ?

Like the panel behind your legs that turn on the 4wd , diff lock, ect...
and maybe the dash board?

I have an Fx335 here, but I have never seen a 395 up close.

Ernie

 

[Kernopelli]

Even with the diff issue, you got a real deal. Worst case scenario is that you have to have a new gear made ($$ Ouch ?). I have never had it done but there are several companies online that offer the service.

Any Gear Made Quickly Inexpensively & Perfectly Al Meekins Gears

Rush Gears inc. -- gears delrin gears plastic gears bevel gears spiral gears worm worm gears spur gears helical gears phenolic gears stainless steel gears cast iron gears steel gears miter gears metric gears hardened gears heat treat reverse engineer

You may get lucky and find the JD and Kukje parts interchange. I will bet there is a grey market dealer out there that has crossed this bridge and can tell you exactly what your answer is. I'll bet that the "common gear problem" (paraphrasing) that were mentioned in one of the links/threads I had posted earlier is the same issue you have. Since Handlers Equipment is obviously "refurbishing" and selling some of these tractors, and Stan's Tracors is selling them in the U.S., give one of them a call and see what they can tell you.

Handlers Used Equipment Ltd.
39451 No.3 Road
Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G1
Canada

Toll free: (888) 302-3612
Phone: (604) 850-3601
Fax: (604) 850-3627
Email: sales@handlersequipment.com

Yanmar F395 Compact Tractor Stan's

 

[1StopJeff]

Darryl,

Thanks for the info and I agree that it was still a good deal. I have confirmed that at least the engine and the axles on the JD were made by Yanmar. I have located a JD 1070 gear set in TX and am in the process of exchanging details to see if they might be the same. I also found out that the JD dealer in Woodland CA changed out a gear set in Feb and they are checking to see if they might still have the old gear set for comparison. I have also already contacted Handlers in BC to see if they can do anything with the Korean part numbers. So I am chasing several leads.

Ernie,

I will post pics soon.

Jeff

 

[California]

That 'Stan's Tractor's' page may be years out of date.

 

[HoyeTractor]

That 'Stan's Tractor's' page may be years out of date.

It is. We bought that website 5-6 years ago from a company going out of the business and have not fixed all of the listings for him yet. Sort of one of those projects that we lost interest in...

.

 

[1StopJeff]

So good news, I can get the parts through Handlers and it appears that they are about half the price of the JD parts that I still think would work, but for $600 I will go with the parts I know will work!:thumbsup:

BTW, here is the pic of the damaged ring gear.

Also the gear ratio for the Yanmar is 37/7 = 5.29:1 ratio and the gear set for the JD 1070 is a 36/8 = 4.50:1 which makes sense since the F395 came with 8-18 front tires and the JD came with 8-16 front tires.

 

[stingray1]

I found a red Yanmar F455 could this be the same model tractor,it has a 4TN84 40hp engine?

 

[1StopJeff]

I think it may be the same or a similar model. Mine was originally red but was repainted by Handlers in BC when they went through it. I have had mine for a little over a year now and it has been a great tractor!

 

[stingray1]

I think it may be the same or a similar model. Mine was originally red but was repainted by Handlers in BC when they went through it. I have had mine for a little over a year now and it has been a great tractor!

Can parts be found for these tractors?The reason I ask is I can get a super deal on it, the engine has possibly a blown head gasket and/or a few cracked pistons everything else is in good shape.