My New YM2000 - Questions & Comments!

saintroad · Sep 16, 2006

I don't pull punches, Travis. I have read a considerable amount of the archives in this forum including several threads that were closed. I am just saying that right or wrong, your long-winded defensive responses are not going to help you. Just relax and have fun.

arthr31 · Sep 16, 2006

sorry to hijack the thread... this yanmar posting seems to be an interesting study--- for the current bidding price, i'd buy.

however- what's up with the weeds grown around the wheel base? if it was mechnically sound, wouldn't it move? ( to remove the weed base )? Maybe it was a yard sale item and never move, henceforth ebay...

OK, other interesting observations: there's a tag on the key, how recent is this thing? It is obviously very sun exposed, what's it really worth?

If anyone in the area can really sus it out, i might be interested. I'd cover you for your time, only if it's a good unit. I must say, it's a cool looking unit...

arthr31 · Sep 16, 2006

saintroad said:
I am just saying that right or wrong, your long-winded defensive responses are not going to help you. Just relax and have fun.

my soon 2 be friend, you are correct in your response in this matter. I've advised the same, we'll see what happens...

Travis_R · Sep 16, 2006

saintroad,

I was having fun on here. I absolutely love to talk about tractors. It is my hobby. But lately its been very hard to, when no one is allowing you to have fun because of where you bought your tractor from.

EFC · Sep 16, 2006

Ernie you are absolutely right it was Handlers not Homestead. As I thought of one I typed the other. Tractor land in the NW has changed a lot since I saw their tractors 10 years ago. The one on EBay looks spot on to what they used to sell. I remember looking at a YM1401D with Allied loader at a dealer down the street. Green and Yellow, price was...get ready... $12900.00 and they were selling. I thought maybe it was just that dealer. I visited two or three yards and the prices were pretty close. Not that this has anything to do with this thread so sorry for the hijacking.

Buck

roxynoodle · Sep 16, 2006

arthr31 said:
sorry to hijack the thread... this yanmar posting seems to be an interesting study--- for the current bidding price, i'd buy.

however- what's up with the weeds grown around the wheel base? if it was mechnically sound, wouldn't it move? ( to remove the weed base )? Maybe it was a yard sale item and never move, henceforth ebay...

OK, other interesting observations: there's a tag on the key, how recent is this thing? It is obviously very sun exposed, what's it really worth?

If anyone in the area can really sus it out, i might be interested. I'd cover you for your time, only if it's a good unit. I must say, it's a cool looking unit...

Probably should contact the seller and get his phone number before it gets pulled.

I don't know if this would interest anyone at all but there is a 135D with loader and 5 attachments (doesn't say what they are) for $4100 in Hartford City, IN. It was in this week's Auto and RV trader. It's a black and white picture so hard to tell the color but if I were to guess it's the green.

passgas55 · Sep 16, 2006

arthr31 said:
sorry to hijack the thread... this yanmar posting seems to be an interesting study--- for the current bidding price, i'd buy.

however- what's up with the weeds grown around the wheel base? if it was mechnically sound, wouldn't it move? ( to remove the weed base )? Maybe it was a yard sale item and never move, henceforth ebay...

OK, other interesting observations: there's a tag on the key, how recent is this thing? It is obviously very sun exposed, what's it really worth?

If anyone in the area can really sus it out, i might be interested. I'd cover you for your time, only if it's a good unit. I must say, it's a cool looking unit...

That was the same thing I was thinking of. Grass growing around a piece of equipment made for cutting grass. I need to start beating the bushes a little harder and find a nice compact tractor.

BruceR · Sep 17, 2006

POSTED 09-02-2006 11:55 PM

MY YM2000 has the identical setup as California's diagram.............2 Valves................The knob that you can clearly see, and the little lever dircetly under the seat with the "small" handle...............
...........AGAIN.........................Identical to Diagram above...........................

Travis R

P.S..........I really love TBN, and its Members!

I prefer to hold this one near and dear to my heart.

Bruce

Gizmo36 · Sep 19, 2006

After seeing that green Yanmar I got to thinking didn't you Soundguy have a real nice green YM1700 about 4 or 5 years ago . That had head lights on the side if you have any pictures of it you should post one on here .

LMTC · Sep 19, 2006

Several years back (late 90s) there was a seller in Lanesville (see auction location). Not a dealer, because from what we heard from callers, there was no service, not even much courtesy after a sale. Sold some early recons, some other stuff repainted JD green/yellow. Stopped seeing their ads somewhere 3-4-5 years ago. Likely leftovers from that business. I emailed the seller about the alleged "independent pto." They didn't change the auction listing, but did post the question and answer it at the bottom of the page.

normde2001 · Sep 19, 2006

"what's up with the weeds grown around the wheel base? if it was mechnically sound, wouldn't it move? ( to remove the weed base )? Maybe it was a yard sale item and never move, henceforth ebay... "

Look a little closer. The weeds on the left side have all been mowed, but not the right. He apparently quit mowing to take the picture.

arthr31 · Sep 19, 2006

well, he wasn't mowing with that tractor, there's no mower attached! On second thought, i wouldn't want that tractor... I can feel the headaches! Now, that turf porter, that's another story

saintroad · Apr 30, 2007

Well, I have an update. I got the ole' greenie out and BH'ing with my 5' Howse unit yesterday. It was a fun time until I get swamped in a muddy area and my front tires sunk in. Tried to get in reverse, couldn't raise the BH high enough to clear it and couldn't get out. Went to go find some chains and mope around about how it got stuck in the first 5 minutes! Then I remember, heck this is a rice paddy tractor! I threw it into Low gear and crept right into, across and out of the mud with no problem. Now, I know I couldn't have done that with the ole 8N! Amazing!

Questions:
1. Getting a good deal of black smoke puffing from the exhaust during heavy load with BH in 3'+ grass. Sometimes to the point of having to keep raising or engaging clutch to take load off of the engine to keep from dying. Is the smoke and the load common for the job? (5' bushhog as mentioned)

2. How do I remove the sway chains to tighten up the turnbuckles to keep the implement from banging the **** out of the paddle tires each time I turn?

3. How are the replacement seats from Hoye or others for the YM2000s?

Overall, I was pretty pleased, just seemed a little light for the task at hand, but I guess that is just the size of the tractor and all. For the $, I cannot be too picky.

Thanks,
saintroad

SailorBob · Apr 30, 2007

Questions:
1. Getting a good deal of black smoke puffing from the exhaust during heavy load with BH in 3'+ grass. Sometimes to the point of having to keep raising or engaging clutch to take load off of the engine to keep from dying. Is the smoke and the load common for the job? (5' bushhog as mentioned)

2. How do I remove the sway chains to tighten up the turnbuckles to keep the implement from banging the **** out of the paddle tires each time I turn?

3. How are the replacement seats from Hoye or others for the YM2000s?

1. I think a 5' cutter might be a bit too much for a YM2000

2. If the sway chains are like my YM1700 you just take the slack out by tightening the turnbuckles.

3. I bought one of the replacement seats from Hoye and I love it. It is a huge improvement over the pan seat.

Bob

Thanks,
saintroad[/quote]

saintroad · Apr 30, 2007

Really?

I thought a 5' would be OK with my tractor. I know that I asked this question dozens of times, but I guess I could have been mistaken. Well, at this point, I don't have alot of options, as I am not getting a 4', so I guess I will have to cut more often & raise the deck slightly to keep it from bogging down so much under load.

Anyone else use a 5' BH with their YM2000?
Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks!

normde2001 · Apr 30, 2007

saintroad said:
Really?
I thought a 5' would be OK with my tractor. I know that I asked this question dozens of times, but I guess I could have been mistaken. Well, at this point, I don't have alot of options, as I am not getting a 4', so I guess I will have to cut more often & raise the deck slightly to keep it from bogging down so much under load.

Anyone else use a 5' BH with their YM2000?
Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks!

A 5' rotary cutter is too big for a YM2000, but since that's what you have, keeping the front slightly lower, (approx. 1"), than the rear will help.

LMTC · Apr 30, 2007

I'm sure there are plenty of people using a 5' rotary cutter with a 2000. That doesn't make it a good idea. That is way too much cutter for continuous use on a 2000. There will be a cost somewhere. IMO you would be money ahead in the long run, though obviously not in the short run, to sell the 5' and buy a 4'.

RollingsFarms · Apr 30, 2007

whats the engine and PTO hp of the YM 2000? by the way, nice looking tractor. YM puts some serious tires on the rear, dont they?! man those things grip, i bet!