Why are Massey ferguson and Yanmar so much more than TYm for what seems like less??

[Tractorable]

That’s a great deal on a great tractor! Congrats!

 

[sd455dan]

Guys thks for all the responses- I just bought a 2021 Yanmar YT235 with just 60 hrs- 50 hr service done and the guy never even used the PTO- For $19K I thought it was a steal-

Post up some Pics when you get it. That sounds like you made a Great deal.

 

[Little Tim]

Those Yanmars are nice. I was considering them while I was tractor shopping. And the only 2 things that kept them out of my top 3-4 final selection was them having a normally aspirated engine. And dealer network.

 

[tjklein]

thks guys should be here tommorrow - will post some pics when she gets here- thks for all the help

 

[jyoutz]

Guys thks for all the responses- I just bought a 2021 Yanmar YT235 with just 60 hrs- 50 hr service done and the guy never even used the PTO- For $19K I thought it was a steal-

Congratulations. Yanmar are quality built and very nice. I’m sure that you’ll be happy.

 

[Sid Post]

One could ask the same question as to why Deere and Kubota are more expensive than a better-equipped MF. I don't have any reasons to add to what previous posters have identified. For me, it came down to the dealer. If TYM floats your boat go for it.

I got more Massey tractor than Kubota for $20K less! John Deere was an even wider spread and the "right to repair fiasco" turned me off. $40K~$60K extra for a tractor I cannot fix or do basic maintenance on is a NO-GO for me.

 

[Williy]

I hear that "I purchased a John Deere years ago
great tractor no problems" What they don't understand is the tractor probably was made by
Yanmar as Yanmar made tractors for John Deere for 20 or 30 years. Yanmar tractors have a 10 year warranty and not many other brands have a warranty like that.

willy

 

[CalG]

Compare?

B2601 with 400 hours in great shape, loader and turf tires for 12k/ With a rear mount snow blower (unused)

Motivated seller?

 

[Yander]

Compare?

B2601 with 400 hours in great shape, loader and turf tires for 12k/ With a rear mount snow blower (unused)

Motivated seller?

Dang, that's a steal

 

[Sid Post]

I hear that "I purchased a John Deere years ago
great tractor no problems" What they don't understand is the tractor probably was made by
Yanmar as Yanmar made tractors for John Deere for 20 or 30 years. Yanmar tractors have a 10 year warranty and not many other brands have a warranty like that.

willy

Our early ones came from Waterloo and later were not too far away. We never owned a Yanmar based JD.