Gary Sweat
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Oh! so you like that bumper ehhh:thumbsup: let me give you a better look at it
Looks like a bush knocker downer if I ever saw one. Now I want one:drool:
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Looks like a bush knocker downer if I ever saw one. Now I want one:drool:
California
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- Jan 22, 2004
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- An hour north of San Francisco
- Tractor
- Yanmar YM240 Yanmar YM186D
Seems to me a bumper which extends that far to each side gives up some of the short turning radius you could have when you get real close to a wall or tree. Or (with better grammar) you now need to turn sooner so the bumper doesn't hit part way through the turn.
But the first thing I thought of when I saw that bumper, was similar to Gary's reply. A new owner asked how big a sapling his rotary mower could shred. Somebody answered "anything you can get the front axle over".
I think the reason some people can see that CL post and others (me) can't is because those who saw it early still have the page in their browser cache. I'll bet if you do a Refresh it will disappear. I've had a problem with this when I was trying to edit my own CL post and what I saw was outdated compared to what I just submitted.
But the first thing I thought of when I saw that bumper, was similar to Gary's reply. A new owner asked how big a sapling his rotary mower could shred. Somebody answered "anything you can get the front axle over".
I think the reason some people can see that CL post and others (me) can't is because those who saw it early still have the page in their browser cache. I'll bet if you do a Refresh it will disappear. I've had a problem with this when I was trying to edit my own CL post and what I saw was outdated compared to what I just submitted.
Yea thats the tractor I'm looking at. He says he has that one and a larger jd. He says he has lost his job and needs to sell the yanmar. Seems backward to me but whatever. The reason the link doesnt work is he took it off cs. I told him that was fine but I was not guaranteeing anything until I gave it a good look. May be a wasted trip but will not know till I go. I'll let you guys know after lunch (except you lefties with the crazy time zone). Thanks for the help.
deepNdirt
Veteran Member
don't worry about that front bumper
it'll be coming off anyway if you have a FEL installed:thumbsup: be sure to check that the lift works good, will indicate having a good strong pump
yahoo I'm in the Yanmar family. Battery was weak but pumps are strong, steering tight, brakes good,fluids good, lights and guage works well the fender lights dont and one tire with a little cracking but thats about it. I unloaded it and bush hogged a small corn patch. Now the work starts with changing fluids and ordering a fel. Thanks all of you.
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careyo63
Guest
Good Deal !!!! It won't take awhole lot to get it cleaned up.
And on the front wieght and bumpers. I would have to agree on length with Cal. That is why I decided to load it up with lead. It ended up fairly heavy and only takes two nuts to remove it. The best thing it was Free. All I had to do to collect enough lead was to go Fishing.
And on the front wieght and bumpers. I would have to agree on length with Cal. That is why I decided to load it up with lead. It ended up fairly heavy and only takes two nuts to remove it. The best thing it was Free. All I had to do to collect enough lead was to go Fishing
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deepNdirt
Veteran Member
congrats :thumbsup: I'm sure it will make you a great tractor, did you happen to note how many hours on it? it looks to be in very good original condition and not all shiney like a refurb would have been, it's none of our business but am curiouse if you picked it up for any less than his asking price? ya dont have to say how much jus a yes for less will do
jus a yes for less will do
stormpetrel
Gold Member
Congratulations!!!!! It's a nice machine, should do great work for you.
I gave 2700 for the tractor and bush hog. Oh and the cutter was heavy duty not a cheapie. I dont know if it was a great price but I feel good about it. Gauge says 407.4 and the guy says he put gas in it 2 yrs ago when he bought it of course who knows if thats true. The tractor looks to be in good shape.
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careyo63
Guest
Another Ym2000/240 Owner. Your end up being a (Happy Camper) like most of us. Thats a good thing in Ga.
Carey
Thats a good thing in Ga. Carey
deepNdirt
Veteran Member
Another Ym2000/240 Owner. Your end up being a (Happy Camper) like most of us.
Carey
I wonder if the previous owner of this tractor happen to be a TBN member?
I'm sure he's No happy camper having to sale his tractor
I realize not all folks who own tractors are members here but likely most have past through a time or two
Carey have you seen this one in Commerce,
Yanmar Tractor
seems as though a lot of 2000 are coming up for sale lately
incidentally wfi3 that is a pretty fair price you paid, the cutter would be priced at around 350-400 so having paid 2300 for just the tractor is very reasonable,:thumbsup:
clemsonfor
Super Member
I hope not!
I hope you mean fuel. Its not going to last long. But im sure you know that, and that its a deisel.
deepNdirt
Veteran Member
I hope not!
Ha! clemsonfor i didn't pick up on that one until now, I was reading it as though the owner had only put 1 tank of fuel in it 2 years ago and none since
Gas in a diesel is for sure a No! No!
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careyo63
Guest
No I didn't would like to see picks though. May be another good deal. I know what you mean I would be SICK if I had to sell Either One of them :laughing:
Carey
:laughing:Carey
deepNdirt
Veteran Member
Okay wfi3 you've owned-er for a week now, we need a progress report
how's it holden up? any hidden problems found?
how's it holden up? any hidden problems found?
Deep so far so good. Ive drug some cut trees around and played a good bit with it. My wife is giving me a hard time about spending so much time with my tractor lol. I do have one question and its about blowby. With a load on it I get nothing but when its cold it will blow a little out the tube. same with the exhaust. How much blowby is expected ? Thanks
Smoody
Platinum Member
cold engine blow-by is normal for a diesel, once at operating temperature the pistons have expanded and filled the cylinders and blow-by should/will stop. If it doesn't its either worn cylinder walls, worn pistons or worn rings.
clemsonfor
Super Member
Same with exhaust smoke, you will get more darker smoke when its cold especially really cold as your not getting complete combustion yet (my opinion) after a few seconds or min when cold it will clear up. Thats why at startup you have a big dark puff of smoke as its all not burned up as you start.
