New member with some questions!!

[vegasff13]

Hey all. I am looking to pick up a Ynmar after much research and would like to purchase a recon 3110d. I know everyone on here seems to be big fans of fredricks but since Im in NV its a ways. I found these guys Big-Little Tractor - www.biglittletractor.com and was curious if any of you had any knowledge of thier quality ect. It says they do a 95% refurb and thier pictures and price are right on with Fredricks. Plus they are a lot closer to me and deliver. Let me know what you think. Here is the link to the one they have right now. 3110-38 HP-$11200 - www.biglittletractor.com

 

[2ndhalf]

Welcome. Just me maybe but I stay away from things that have had major work done on them. I don't see the hours on that model.

 

[California]

Those V2 loaders show these are Vietnam Refurbs.

A lot of people have good luck with them, others discover their unit has a museum quality paint job over a jumble of parts that all came off other worn-out tractors.

I think all of that 'reconditioning' factory's input is tractors exported used from Japan that were then run in VN until they need major reconditioning to put back in service. Be aware the VN shops have no access whatever to genuine Yanmar replacement parts.

The VN refurbs are not the same thing as a simply used US Yanmar or a Yanmar from Fredricks, his business model is to selects decent used tractors in Japan to bring over.

You might call Coldwater near Seattle, I think he is the last dealer in the West importing tractors from Japan that just need cosmetic cleanup to put in service. He doesn't maintain a website but a Google search should find his phone number.

 

[MesaAZguy]

I'll admit, that mine was also a VN recon tractor sold by a guy who gets them out of Louisiana from his Brother's tractor lot. I have had no issues with mine and runs super strong. I went through mine very carefully and it appeared that my engine block had never been cracked open nor the gear box. It did have some sheet metal corrosion on the smaller parts which surround the gearbox which the Vietnamese factories patch welded bondo'd and painted. I paid 9200 for mine with a gannon and loader on it. So far, I used it to take down 11 trees, grade the property and pull out stumps. I may be one of the lucky ones but I knew what I was getting into before dropping the cash on the sellers kitchen counter. HoyeTractor.com carries a ton of parts and Aaron is awesome to work with as well as the rest of the gang there.
The BigLittleTractor dealer appears to be a reseller of vietnamese tractors. Like myself, once you buy, you are on your own for servicing and any major repairs that may be.
Best of luck in your decision.

-Simon

 

[2ndhalf]

At that price you could put a couple more thousand dollars with it and get yourself a good used, non-referb. May not be a 39hp though. But check tractorhouse.com sometimes you can pick up those used Yanmar's for a fair price. Good tractors.

 

[vegasff13]

Thanks for the input!! Thats why I signed up. I can get one from fredricks for 1k more. I may just need to make a road trip.

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

The best dealership reputation, not just sales but service is the smart way to go... even if they're a bit further away.

Enjoy the site.

 

[Scotty Dive]

Definetly talk to Fredericks...for a grand (less than 10%) it would be worth it to me for the peace of mind alone. I ended up with a VN with almost 200 hours on it and felt that was enough hours from being refurbed to show any major issues. I did talk to Fredericks before I bought mine locally and they negotiated with me on price/delivery.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I bought one of those (4220) and had issues with hydraulics from day one. Had to flush and flush and change filters, clean the suction screen which required draining all the oil to do that. Hoses were cheap and I think I had to replace almost all within a year of ownership.

For the price of the VN tractor up to a few thousand more you can get a more modern tractor with parts available. Remember these tractors were last made in the early to mid 1980's so you are looking at a 35 year old tractor so check prices of similar USA made tractors prior to purchasing one of these.

 

[kenmac]

They must be buying these from the dealer in Texas,(VN tractors ?) as they are the ones authorized (as I am told) to sell tractors under the YNM name.

 

[clemsonfor]

Yea i think VN tractors in texas is the only one left. There were two and i think there was a huge lot in Atlanta but i think that is the one that went out? Unless thats Vn and they have a lot in ATL. I had just seen references and pics of it on the web. But yes Vn is the only vietnam allowed importer under the settlement and i do beleive that they have to use the YNM logo on the hood and cant say yanmar. I am not sure that they are allowed to say yanmar in any of the advertisement either? But the engine tag still says yanmar. I think they call them japanese diesel tractors in the ads.

Me personally if i was spending the $9.5 and was a long way away i would go ahead and spend another $1k to get the frederics. But just cause its frederics does not mean it will be trouble free. Just a few months back that member has a tractor with the leaky valve cover and warped head that kept over heating and sucking oil on his redone Frederics tractor. Now they made it right and came and got the thing but i cant see them doing that if you buy it and haul it all the way back to NV. Now im sure they would ship the parts to you to fix but that still leaves you doing the wrenching on it. This just goes along with the 35 year old tractor comment. Most parts that you would need down to major engine overhaul parts are availible its just that with an older tractor anything can happen. But with a newer one that can happen as well. ANd at least it looks like the yanmar parts and aftermarket parts are here to stay. At least i hope that.

 

[careyo63]

Having delt with Fredricks and which I've been there. My kind of place for sure. Also a supplied dealer of one of their Tractors. And of course they knew just exactly were it was going. IMHO they would be all over that unit. If I recall the tractor Clemsonfor was referring to. The poster commented on how long the Tractor was checked and Tested on a Dyno to make sure there wasn't any more problems. There are things on it that can fail that they can't control, But those things are easily taken care of. The Engine, Trans, etc. They will make **** sure it's right and working properly. I wouldn't hesitate on purchasing one. And honestly I would feel real comfortable about it. Plus you have Hoye that could have most anything there quick if needed. There just throw down the Brother In law card.

 

[clemsonfor]

Having delt with Fredricks and which I've been there. My kind of place for sure. Also a supplied dealer of one of their Tractors. And of course they knew just exactly were it was going. IMHO they would be all over that unit. If I recall the tractor Clemsonfor was referring to. The poster commented on how long the Tractor was checked and Tested on a Dyno to make sure there wasn't any more problems. There are things on it that can fail that they can't control, But those things are easily taken care of. The Engine, Trans, etc. They will make **** sure it's right and working properly. I wouldn't hesitate on purchasing one. And honestly I would feel real comfortable about it. Plus you have Hoye that could have most anything there quick if needed. There just throw down the Brother In law card.

I still said i would buy one for the difference of the $1K ;-)

Just pointing out any dealer or tractor is not immune from problems. BUT i would agree one that is more cobbeled togeather from used parts is more likely to need repair than the fredericks one

 

[careyo63]

Clemsonfor here are just a couple of good reasons why I would pay the 1.000 difference also. 1st. Yanmar won't let Vn. use the trademark Name. They have a good reason for it I'm sure. 2nd. I'm a true believer in you get what you pay for. and 1.000 Dollars is a big reason.
I actually looked into buying a Tractor from a local dealer to me in Lawrenceville. Ga.. No longer in Business Hah.... 2 dealers come to think about it. The VN. Dealer really Didn't care to deal with me but I'm not going to get into details of it. Last time I did on here Yrs. ago someone had a HUGE HISSEY FIT.
I then found Steve's add of Spalding Tractor & Equipment on CL.. Drove out and he had no problems with my opinions. Made me such a great deal I left him a Check and came back and picked it up. I was so pleased with the deal and Tractor he sold me, That's when and the reason the Ym2500 was purchased from him. After I had to change the way I did things. And of course when he found out who it was actually for, he gave a special price on it. That's been over 8yrs. ago and was just looking at his CL. adds. I would like to up grade to a bigger Tractor. But my 2000 still runs and operates like it should so I can't justify it right now. Like some people know I put a lot of seat time on a JD.5103.. But Still someone would have give a almost ridiculous deal not to go back to another Yanmar..