Model Advice

[careyo63]

Re sniping, yeah! My backhoe was simply 'backhoe', no pic, no price, no mention of 3-point, on CL for a week. I called, learned it was Kubota branded (popular) and discussed the price with the seller. Told him I would be up (50 miles) Monday with cash in $100 bills after I went to the bank.

He called me hours later. Said he had revised the ad to answer my questions and now he was flooded with replies. He said get up here early in the morning if you want it. I showed up with all the cash I could borrow from family and neighbors, about 2/3 of his price, and he said he would take my personal check for the rest. With his wife scowling at him (it had actually been her email listed where I first inquired so she saw everything). I'm sure she was harassing him 'You could have gotten more for that!!!' before and after my visit.

Likewise my Yanmars. The YM240 I called and he said he couldn't show it until after work. I asked if I could go over there alone, he said ok so I did then called saying I was interested. While I gave him a deposit that evening he got at least two phone inquiries. YM186D even stranger, just listed as 'tractor' with an ambiguous photo for $4500. I recognized it but didn't want to pay that much. A week later now $3500. I got over there immediately with a deposit and discovered it included a box blade and new loader forks, also the rare and valuable power steering. He said the price reduction started many calls, with me the first person to show up in person. The backhoe and the YM240 were just priced reasonably but this Yanmar should have gone for at least his $4500 to somebody if he had presented it in a better ad.

Lesson: jump instantly with a cash deposit if you like what you see. Or risk getting sniped.

I left Steve at Spalding a Chk. for the Ym2000 until I could get back to pick it up. Which was going to be a few days. Esp. since this one was used ASIS... But all Org. and was in excellent shape. I was honestly Kicking tires and seen it on CL.

 

[kenmac]

sure wish I would have listed / sold my 3110D for more. The first guy that looked at it said ''will you take less' I said, ''you are the first person that has looked at it, I have someone else wanting to look, let me see if they'll give what I'm asking, and I'll let you know''
At that point he said, ''Just call the other guy and tell him it's sold !''

I really thought I would have a hard time selling it

 

[nova3930]

Btw I'll share the link to the one with the loader if someone else thinks they want and can use it.

 

[nova3930]

Hmm one post disappeared. Anyway I couldn't find a time that worked for both of us for me to go look at the one with the loader. Is what it is

 

[PM Wells]

So just how rare is the power steering unit on a YM 186, YM 226?

 

[winston1]

So just how rare is the power steering unit on a YM 186, YM 226?

My opinion would be pretty rare. The one Hoyes sells does not fit the 186. POWER STEERING KIT: Yanmar Tractor Parts

 

[careyo63]

Fredricks only show 4 models all over 30+ Hp. 2820,3110,3810,FX26 with listing them all as Rare.

 

[clemsonfor]

Hmm one post disappeared. Anyway I couldn't find a time that worked for both of us for me to go look at the one with the loader. Is what it is

No time at all..or just today? Unless it sold I would keep trying if your seriously interested. If it's something you want these are the type things you have to be ready to move on, leave work early or do over lunch, or after work etc. You have to make it work when a deal arises.

 

[kenmac]

Fredricks only show 4 models all over 30+ Hp. 2820,3110,3810,FX26 with listing them all as Rare.

possibly getting harder to come by. Back when I bought mine. Tom was just getting started. He told me the larger tractors were not as popular in japan as the smaller tractors were

 

[California]

So just how rare is the power steering unit on a YM 186, YM 226?

Dunno about YM226. Does yours have power steering?

For YM186, apparently real rare. I think it was an expensive dealer-installed option, from a third party, sold through Yanmar. I love it.

 

[nova3930]

No time at all..or just today? Unless it sold I would keep trying if your seriously interested. If it's something you want these are the type things you have to be ready to move on, leave work early or do over lunch, or after work etc. You have to make it work when a deal arises.

He's 2+ hours away so it's a half a day to go and come minimum. If this was jan\feb and I had all my $ together waiting I'd probably work towards making it happen harder.

 

[clemsonfor]

He's 2+ hours away so it's a half a day to go and come minimum. If this was jan\feb and I had all my $ together waiting I'd probably work towards making it happen harder.

Makes sense. Me personally, if it's something I want I don't think twice about taking off for two hours away. I understand about not having money in hand at this time, that's the main thing with these deals .

 

[rScotty]

He's 2+ hours away so it's a half a day to go and come minimum. If this was jan\feb and I had all my $ together waiting I'd probably work towards making it happen harder.

Older Yanmars in good condition do come up for sale now and again. Around here they tend to be USA models rather than the imported gray market tractors.
Yanmars were uniquely well-built, using the best materials and technology throughout. They were designed to be easily maintained, and the manual and parts access is good.
That's why in decent shape, they normally sell for full asking price. ..... particularly if 4wd and paired with the factory loader or one of the recognized loader copies. Power steering and power shifting are two options that make them even more attractive.

You can still find 1980's models with less than 1000 hours that will most likely give you good service for another 20+ years even now.

The Vintage Yanmar Forum here on TractorByNet has a lot of active members. Check it out.
rScotty

 

[PM Wells]

Dunno about YM226. Does yours have power steering?

For YM186, apparently real rare. I think it was an expensive dealer-installed option, from a third party, sold through Yanmar. I love it.

Yes, my YM 226 has power steering, Wish it was 4wd. It is a breeze to mow with.

 

[nova3930]

Makes sense. Me personally, if it's something I want I don't think twice about taking off for two hours away. I understand about not having money in hand at this time, that's the main thing with these deals .

My kids are still eyeball deep in soccer, and me coaching, so I'm having to work around that schedule. That's another reason jab\feb will be a lot easier. Lot fewer prior obligations.

I've kinda learned over the years too that another deal usually pops up if you're patient. Since it's a want I can be patient. Especially since Fredricks has a warehouse full across the highway.

 

[nova3930]

Older Yanmars in good condition do come up for sale now and again. Around here they tend to be USA models rather than the imported gray market tractors.
Yanmars were uniquely well-built, using the best materials and technology throughout. They were designed to be easily maintained, and the manual and parts access is good.
That's why in decent shape, they normally sell for full asking price. ..... particularly if 4wd and paired with the factory loader or one of the recognized loader copies. Power steering and power shifting are two options that make them even more attractive.

You can still find 1980's models with less than 1000 hours that will most likely give you good service for another 20+ years even now.

The Vintage Yanmar Forum here on TractorByNet has a lot of active members. Check it out.
rScotty

Am I losing my mind or aren't we on the vintage yanmar section?

 

[clemsonfor]

Am I losing my mind or aren't we on the vintage yanmar section?

I read that part too and was like..wait, where am I, what forum is this? Haha

I am viewing this thread in Tapatalk app , and I use at least two other forums from the app sometimes so I too was like, wait what forum am I on. I had to pull up and look at the posters names to be sure I was even in TBN!

 

[rScotty]

Am I losing my mind or aren't we on the vintage yanmar section?

I don't know about your mind, but mine doesn't seem so sharp this morning. My bad.... I thought I was responding on the General Tractor Topics forum here on TBN.
BTW, there is a YM336D, a bare tractor used for light work... incredibly low hours. In the Denver Craig's List. Price is good too.....
That's one the very best models.
the YM276 & 336
have a flow diverter and internal power steering. Nicer than the optional add-on power steering for the smaller YMs which had the mechanical valve switch operated by an connection to the steering rod. That type was basically manual steering plus a (often leaky) outboard hydraulic cylinder. It still beat the heck out of no PS at all.
Someone ought to buy that YM336D.
rScotty

 

[nova3930]

I don't know about your mind, but mine doesn't seem so sharp this morning. My bad.... I thought I was responding on the General Tractor Topics forum here on TBN.
BTW, there is a YM336D, a bare tractor used for light work... incredibly low hours. In the Denver Craig's List. Price is good too.....
That's one the very best models.
the YM276 & 336
have a flow diverter and internal power steering. Nicer than the optional add-on power steering for the smaller YMs which had the mechanical valve switch operated by an connection to the steering rod. That type was basically manual steering plus a (often leaky) outboard hydraulic cylinder. It still beat the heck out of no PS at all.
Someone ought to buy that YM336D.
rScotty

One of those days huh? I know that feel all to well lol

 

[nova3930]

one more question I've been thinking about. What's the effort required to steer one of the non-PS models? Since the wife might use it, that's an important consideration. If it's too hard to steer she might not use it.