Yanmar 2310 advice

[double hunter]

Looking at buying a Yanmar 2310 from a local individual, he has had the tractor for several years, it cranks right, runs and looks pretty good, I kniow nothing about Yanmars, it is a 3 cyl diesel, he wants 3k for the tractor, a tuffline disc and howse bush hog, is this a good tractor and is this a good price. thanks for any advice

 

[California]

Grab it. If you don't want it, it will go the day he advertises.

He's underpriced by at least $1,000 considering the implements.

The tractor itself is pretty much indestructible.

 

[kenmac]

This tractor from Fredricks sells for around 6K. With all the safety features & warranty. He is asking 1/2 price without warranty, safety equipment. Know the condition of the tractor & know where it's from. If you have read many of the post here. You know some buy tractors & they have no idea about the history of the tractor they are buying. Then, when it breaks they say yanmars aren't good tractors or they should not have bought a grey. Find out the Tractor's history and check it out real good B-4 you buy. Not after

 

[YanmarFever]

Hunter,
If its 4wd, its a good deal, if its 2wd, well that's a fair deal.
CHECK IT OUT FIRST, like everyone else says....
Try to take some pictures of it and the engine and post it for us to see if you want my further opinion.

 

[double hunter]

Thanks for all the advice, going back today and seeif I can close this deal, I forgot to mention he is throwing in a 16' tandem axle tralier, I haven't checked it out that close, it was dark when I was there, the man seems honest, he said he used it mostly for preparing food plots and has quit hunting.

 

[double hunter]

Went back today and made the deal, tractor looks good, cranks right up and doesn't smoke, owner sez has not been used in over a year, seat looks like may have to recovered or buy a new one, one back tire needs replacing before I can move, disk and bush hog look real good with little use, trailer looks to be in good shape, will have 3200 in with new tire, I think thats a good deal,

 

[California]

You did good!

Before you replace that tire, see about putting a boot in the casing and save $$$$.

 

[double hunter]

It is all to pieces,

 

[California]

What the heck did he do to it?

 

[Smoody]

16' tandem trailer - $1000 value +/- used
Howse Bushhog - $300-$400 used
Tuffline Disc - $400-$500 used

So you have roughly $1200 in a ym2310, i'd say that was a steal of a deal. :thumbsup:

 

[double hunter]

I got it all home yesterday, I had to put 2 new rear tires on it, one tire was all to pieces, could not find another one to match so I just bougha a new pair, had to buy a battery, this thing runs like a sewing machine, cranks instantly and runs good, looks like all the gauges are working, I wound up with about 3600.00 in it but I still think its a good deal, the disk is fairly heavy 5' made out of channel iron with large screws that adj the angle on the gangs, retains 90% of the original paint, the cutter is a 5' Howse and its in exc shape also retaining most of the original paint, the trailer is in good shape also, I will probaly sell it as I have a good trailer all ready, I had to bring the old tires home with me, I wish I knew someone that need the tire, its a 11.2 X 24 with the real agressive tread, I'd let them have it, the hour meter shows 291 and is working, do they put new hour meters on these when they are refubished, anyway i am pleased with this tractor,

 

[JT White]

Sounds pretty close to the 2310 deal I got in the spring. Tractor, which runs great & starts right up. Got the same Bush hog you do with it and the paint is good. Guy said he bought it the year before. Also got the back blade and a boom. No trailer with mine, but like you, I don't need one as I already have 4 trailers of different sizes. Paid $3000.00 for mine and they delivered it. Love the Diesel and fuel consumption. Have 6 acres that need mowed, but only mow 4 with the Bush Hog. Used the blade once so far, but was only testing it out. Mowed the 4 acres twice, moved some downed trees plus did some clearing for my son. The boom has come in real handy for me. I restore/build old cars and have a collection of rear ends and front clips that I wanted to place all in one place. Saved a lot of back breaking work for me. Also added a Tow Bar, so I can move the trailers (two boats, a camper and the 4 utility trailers) when I need them. The paint is fair but should be repainted. The Hour Meter showed 901 hrs on it. I did use it for a hay ride at my son's Halloween Bonfire. Had the trailer (18'x6') loaded with folks and came to a bit of a hill and had to shift to a different gear and use the foot lever to engage both wheels to get that load up it. The only flaw in the whole deal for mine is, I didn't get an operator's manual with it. If you got one with yours, would you be willing to make a copy for me? I would gladly pay you for it. Otherwise it's a great Tractor and has done almost everything I have given it to do. Should have had this 23 years ago, when I moved out here. Would have been nice. Now, it is nice. Love this tractor!:thumbsup: Good Luck with yours, your gona love it.

 

[clemsonfor]

Im late but yes buy it but i see you did. Dont worry bout what others tell you a new one is. They hold valuse its not like it will ever be $1k!

 

[clemsonfor]

If its a VN refurb, they turn the hour meters back to like less than 20 hours or put a new one in. Or it could hav fliped over?