Can someone identify this model Yanmar?

[California]

Just based on what I've read in this forum over several years - Those Korean Kukje's are pretty near total orphans in the US. Handlers in BC imported some, I think, and may be the only vendor willing to research and order parts.

For a hobby farm this might make sense assuming if something breaks you can afford month or two downtime while Handlers orders parts from Korea. (and substantial import/customs [twice]/shipping overhead). To earn a living with - I don't think I would choose a Kukje.

blown head gasket and/or a few cracked pistons

I would definitely, for certain, arrange to get those and related parts BEFORE putting down any money to buy this tractor. The seller isn't going to find another buyer while you are working on this.

 

[1StopJeff]

Just saw this post over a year later. I have to say my Yanmar/Kukje has been a workhorse. It was really easy to get parts for it by going through Handlers and they were much cheaper than the equivilant part through JD. I don't regret the purchase for a second.