Yanmar YM1700

[ee12506]

For those pondering a Yanmar tractor, I purchased one (YAnmar YM1700 2wd 20hp) from RCO tractors (Austin / Arlington TX) this summer and had it shipped to Washington State because all I could find around here were used.....not reconditioned. Having dealt with RCO (John and Stuart), I would not hesitate in doing business with them at any time. They were overboard in setting up the shipping, etc.....and the tractor was in top condition with 3 hours on the meter.

The tractor came with a new front loader and I got it delivered to Spokane for a total of $5667.

So, for my experiences, and for some of the farmers I know in this area, Yanmar is the way to go.

E. L. Emerson
Benton City, WA.

 

[mark777]

E L,
It's always nice when one shares their buying experience with everyone here. The 1700 appears to be a very popular and reliable model - Nice tractor. No pictures??
I am a little shocked though....I know of some good CA dealers and one in WA come to mind as well. Was the reconditioning process the main consideration during you tractor hunt? Welcome and regards, Mark

 

[ee12506]

Yes, that and the price. All of the used tractors around here (200 miles) were about the same price, or more, on the average. I looked at buying a new unit, but for my use, I couldn't justify the cost, which was approx. $13,000.

I am attaching a pic.

 

[ee12506]

/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Don't know why the pic didn't go through.......

 

[jmf7112001]

I can't believe someone would put a loader on that nice 1700. Thats to me is a dangerous set up. #1 4WD helps you load the bucket and it helps you slow down going down a hill with a full bucket. If you are going to get a loader get a four wheel drive tractor.

 

[Soundguy]

Lotsa old tractors wewre 2wd and loader tractors.. heck.. if you want to talk about scary looking.. look at trikes with loaders.

Though you are correct. 4wd and or power steering makes for a much better loader tractor.. but a 2wd with a loader at least makes for a good powered wheelbarrow.

Soundguy

 

[California]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( 2wd with a loader at least makes for a good powered wheelbarrow. - Soundguy )</font>

Great wheelbarrow! - see attached. My YM240 is approximately the same as a YM1700 and this heavy Great Bend loader has been on it for 25 years. Somebody must have thought it was suitable for a loader, since it was ordered with the HD 'loader' front axle.

I have to note however that even loaded rear tires weren't enough to balance that pallet after I added more bricks - 600 lbs total. (also I adjusted the slack out of those chains before lifting the pallet.).

As the pallet cleared the ground I slid backward on that slope a couple of inches with one wheel locked. I put the load right back down to survey the situation.

Second try I lifted the rotary mower on the back first before lifting the bucket. That counterbalanced the bricks fine. I transported them (slowly!) over several hundred feet of rough ground and didn't drop a single one. I like this a lot better than a wheelbarrow.

 

[Soundguy]

Reminds me of my 30" dirt scoop on my 1700 before i had added a weighted front bumper. I grabbed a big bite of dirt and took off to dump it.. steering was real easy.. then i hit a bump, and found out exactly just what 'teeter-totter' means.

Glad it had breaks to steer with! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Soundguy

 

[htiek126]

That's great that you could find a 25 year old tractor with only 3 hours on the hour meter... I sincerely hope you got a good tractor. I have heard that some folks roll back the hour meter (or replace) during the reconditioning process. If that were the case, it just seems unscrupulous to me. I believe it is a felony offense to roll back an odometer on an automobile even if it has been reconditioned.

 

[Cloudguy]

I am in Spokane, and have been looking for tractors for over 8 months and have run into the same problem as you. Would it be possible for you to contact me via email so that I can pick your brain on your research?
My email is: cloudguy333@yahoo.com
Thanks.....
Bob