Loan a Yanmar

[buckeyefarmer]

Never

 

[yanmars]

I did that once and I got my tractor back with a ruined clutch.

 

[Torvy]

I don't know that this is brand-specific. No Yanmar dealers around here. I cannot imagine a situation where I would let a neighbor borrow a tractor. I would be more likely to lend a hand, but operate my own equipment.

 

[EddieWalker]

What does the Yanmar cost to replace? If somebody wants to borrow something, I say sure, just leave me the cash that it will cost to replace it, if something happens to it while you have it. So far, I'm 100% at never having anybody do this!!!

 

[ponytug]

One of the neighbors has noticed the tractors being used in the past and wants to "borrow one of those old red tractors" for the spring and part of the summer. I am disinclined to lend him a Yanmar and was surprised he asked. Would any of you ever lend out one of your Yanmar tractors?

Wow. I am amazed at the sheer audacity of the request.

I wouldn't lend machinery. Ever. But especially not to someone who doesn't
a) know the brand
b) isn't articulating the project, and
c) clearly has no concept of the importance of tractors to owner who undoubtedly have projects or work to be done.
It just shows a complete lack of respect for others, their needs, and a total lack of respect for property. It really describes the sort of person that I would run, not walk, in the opposite direction from.

I don't think I would engage any further, if it were me. If he brings up again, I would just say "I have thought about and the answer is no." Or fib and say your insurance doesn't allow it (which it probably doesn't).

When my neighbors need help, I am there with tractor and tools, but I wouldn't let them operate the tractor; there are just too many ways that it could end badly for them, the tractor and me. How much better are you at operating your tractor today than when you first ran it? Personally, there have always been learning curves for me and new tractors.

All the best,

Peter

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

If it uses fuel or electricity it don't get loaned out around here. I don't really loan much anyway. I have absolutely loved having no visitors lately.

 

[stsid1]

Spring and part of summer, sounds like he needs to buy a tractor or go rent one somewhere. You don't loan without being on it for a small quick job.

 

[sea2summit]

If a tool has more than two moving parts or a value over $50 I don’t loan it.

Now, last year my tractor logged more hours off my property than on it. I do a lot for neighbors, some in trade some in goodwill/just being a neighbor.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Loan, no

Rent, give him a price he has to refuse.

 

[stso9d]

Simple ‘no’

or

my home insurance does not allow me to loan my tractors.

yeah he knows i made it up. But it spared both our feelings…