WHAT TO CHOOSE?

[Travis_R]

Being that everyone here on TBN is smarter than me on Yanmar tractors, which one would ya'll buy out of a YM2010D (4x4) and a YM2310 (2x4)? Would you go with the one with more weight/traction, or the one with less weight/more horsepower?

I narrowing my choices down folks. Getting closer to buying time!!

Thanks,
Travis R

******Tractor has got to be able to handle a 5' Bush Hog Squealer rotary cutter******

 

[normde2001]

Why is that your only choices? I don't believe either will handle a 5' cutter very well.

 

[Travis_R]

Thanks for the reply.

Those are not my only choices. I'm just "narrowing" them down. I'm just curious as to what people would choose out of these two models, thats all.

I'm considering a YM2010D, YM2210, YM2310, YM2500, and POSSIBLY a YM2610. The only model that I'm considering that is 4x4 is the YM2010, as stated above.

I will say that I'm leaning more towards a YM2310 or a YM2500, as the days get closer. After driving (not working with) a YM2310, the powershift transmission is literally "magic". There's no reason why every tractor make, and model shouldn't have that feature.

Like I said, Yanmar has SO MANY CHOICES!

Travis R

 

[phatgemi]

Now young Trav, take a few deep breaths. Not to speak for him but I think what he is referring to is that you do seem to make multiple threads about the same thing. Think back to when you originally were asking about Yanmars. Just about the same thing happened. I believe you lost your temper then too. Most members here on the forum are more than happy to give advice but sometimes it does get old to play the same record over and over. You have been given ton's of advice and have taken little.

And by the way, did you solve the wiring problem on the Mahrinda????

 

[Travis_R]

No, its not fixed. The problem is solved but the part is not supposed to be here til' tomorrow. Figured I should have got it (the amp meter) about 4 or 5 days ago. Kinda aggravating.

We don't need to get into "Travis needs to do this, Travis needs to do that" (with the exception of Tractor Related questions) stuff again. I have let all that go, hoping that everyone else has too. But when a man irritates me, I let him know. Bottom line.

Lets please just forget about it. I'm fixing to be a new member of the Yanmar forum again (as if I ever left to begin with)! I really enjoy being part of TBN.


Travis R

 

[Saggydog]

I had a YM1700 and went shopping for a bigger tractor. I was all set on a YM2610. I went down to my local Yanmar place and ended up buying a beautiful YM2020. Go figure about shopping for a particular model. The 2020 is real pretty with about 475 hours on it. I got a good deal, saved some money and the 2020 will do all I need it to do.

 

[MossRoad]

Thread edited by MossRoad.

Settle down, folks. Let's keep the replies to the question asked, regarless of whether it was asked before or not. Thanks.

 

[Mickey_Fx]

Travis, now that you've seen a powershift model and fell in love, I think there are times when one could say the same about 4 wh drive.

Personally, with a yr and a half experience with mine, I'd recommend you try and find something with powershift, 4x4 and close to 25 pto HP. You might get by with 20 HP IF the grass is lite and your mower does a good job of discharging the cut grass.

On my pasture, my BIL's 30HP kabota with an older JD mower that doesn't discharge grass very well, strugles. On the other hand my 24 HP Yanmar running a lot less than peak rpm, does just fine. Deck design plays a big part.

 

[Travis_R]

Travis, now that you've seen a powershift model and fell in love, I think there are times when one could say the same about 4 wh drive.

Personally, with a yr and a half experience with mine, I'd recommend you try and find something with powershift, 4x4 and close to 25 pto HP. You might get by with 20 HP IF the grass is lite and your mower does a good job of discharging the cut grass.

On my pasture, my BIL's 30HP kabota with an older JD mower that doesn't discharge grass very well, strugles. On the other hand my 24 HP Yanmar running a lot less than peak rpm, does just fine. Deck design plays a big part.

Mickey_Fx,

Thats just what I was thinking too (powershift, 4x4, and close to 25 HP). I think its gonna end up being a YM2310 or YM2310D. I'm having trouble deciding if I want to spend the extra $800 for 4WD. I most of the time (speculating) will not be using 4x4. There's only one spot where I'm pretty sure i'll need it and thats at one of my deer food plots. The trail has gotten very terrible this year. I just don't know if its gonna be worth the extra money.

 

[Mickey_Fx]

I think you'll find that the extra bucks up front will come back at you when you sell. When you do need the 4 wheel drive and don't have it, I bet you'd be saying why didn't I spend a little more.

 

[shvl73]

Travis,
I don't remember if you were getting a FEL or not. 4wd is awfully handy for loader work. Here in the land of freezing rain, a small load in the bucket and the rears were spinning. I have loaded rears but had no ballast on the 3pth. Now, I realize ice shouldn't be an issue for you but, there are other times you'll like it.
Last summer I was digging a trench the width of the bucket, 30' long and about 3' deep. I had to back up and out to go dump the dirt. I had my tiller on the back for ballast and still needed 4wd. Very handy if you can swing the extra $.

 

[Travis_R]

shvl73,

Thanks.

I will not be getting a FEL. I probably could use it sometimes, but it wouldn't be worth the extra $2300 or so. For my application, its just not justifiable.

The more I think about it, I'll probably just go ahead and get the 4WD 2310D IF the tractor is as nice as the YM2310 2WD. I'm thinking that I could use 4WD more than what I'm expecting. Besides, I'll have extra weight with the heavier front-end parts....Not to mention that I currently have 3 front suitcase weights that weigh 50 lbs each.

So, if the YM2310D (haven't seen it yet) is in as good of shape as the YM2310, (both from the same dealer) thats the one I'll go with.

Travis R

 

[shvl73]

Another thought is, if you want to add a loader in the future, still the right machine for the job.

 

[Travis_R]

That is correct.

Now, if I could just sell my Mahindra the new Yanmar would be mine!

Oh, just to add- I finally fixed my Mahindra today (electrical problem). Part (amp meter) came in and I put it on a while ago. Total cost was $40.15 delivered to my door. Not bad at all.


Travis R

 

[BTDT]

Any pics of unit, and how much you want?

 

[Travis_R]

BTDT,

I just sent you a Private Message.

Travis R

 

[BTDT]

Travis, thanks for the reply. Sounds like a fair price for the tractor. I looked at site you said, that's a lot bigger tractor than what I was expecting. I stopped and looked at a YM2210 near me with FEL. Tractor looks brand new, tires, paint, sheet metal perfect. Only has 628 hrs. Has a Bulldog 238 loader on it, bucket and cylinders, lines, hoses all look good, but loader frame is bent, and broke where it mounts to front part of tractor frame on one side. They have welded reinforcement plate to outside of loader arms, and welded broken loader frame to tractor frame. I might try to deal with them on this. Loader would be junk except for the lightest of work, but all I need is the tractor. I will soon be posting pics of unit for the good folks on the Yanmar forums input, along with what you all think would be a fair price. Good luck with selling your unit.

 

[Travis_R]

Well, I have good news and bad news.

Bad news is I sold my Mahindra today. Didn't really want to part with it. I kinda teared up a little when it was going down the driveway on the trailer. I do feel better knowing that the buyer got a heck of a good tractor though.

Good news is that I'll be buying my Yanmar in a couple weeks, or less. Almost for certain that it will be the YM2310, but am working on a deal between 2 very good reputable dealers. Will go with the cheapest one. I will be purchasing a used tiller with it, so that eliminates the need for a set of disks.

Now, if I could just find a good deal on a 5' finish mower (new or used), preferably the Land Pride or Sitrex brand..........

Travis R

 

[YanmarFever]

Now you're getting somewhere (cash in hand) !!
I vote for the YM2310-D 4x4 , like Mickey said the resale, and the 4x4 alone is worth it.

Have you checked with LMTC for a machine yet, Wayne always has some nice YMs in stock.

Ernie

 

[Travis_R]

Ernie,

No I haven't checked with Wayne at LMTC yet. Have been planning on giving him a call but have honestly not had the time. I think i'm gonna try in a few minutes.

As for as 4x4, I really don't need it. I guess it just depends on what kind of deal I get though will be the deciding factor.

Thanks,
Travis