New To Yanmar

YanmarFever · Apr 1, 2007

Wayne,
Now now I can reveal my sources to the whole world

Ernie

LMTC · Apr 2, 2007

tractorErnie said:
Wayne,
Now now I can reveal my sources to the whole world

Ernie

Fair enough. Let me re-phrase the question, since you said parts are not a problem for the F215. CAN you get most parts for the 215 stateside, or does getting them involve a bit of a wait and considerable shipping? That was really more my point anyway.

For the models we sell (and of course then support) we can ship most engine parts same day or next, as well as virtually all maintenance items, getting them to most of our customers in 2-3 days (overnight if they want to pay the shipping). That has pretty much become our standard. If I have to wait on a Japanese source and pay shipping from there on most parts, I'm just not interested in that model; there are too many models with good part sourcing stateside. That's just our position.

vietvetharry · Apr 2, 2007

I have a F235D that I have been very satisfied with. My dealer in SC helped out with two problems, one caused by me, one faulty wiring in the UFO when re-assembled during renovation. I had to return the tractor to trouble shoot the wiring problem which caused the 3 pt hitch to not stay down.

I got the same feed back as you're getting from the YM--- tractor owners and dealers. They haven't had experience with the newer F/FX series with the exception of Tractor Ernie and a few others.

I have not had a need for parts yet, so can't say for certain repairs would be a problem, but more F/FX series tractors are arriving everyday.

Good luck, if the F215 is reasonably priced, I would go for it.