Yanmar YM3810D VS. Jinma 354

[DavidT2]

It is my understanding that the YM3810D is the turbocharged version of the YM3110D. The 3810D is rated at 38hp at the PTO. My 3110D has been a solid and dependable machine. Other than maintenance and flat tires from honey locust tree thorns (tire sealer works great), I have had no mechanical problems. Be sure to check the brake pedal travel (worn brake shoes) and excessive play in the lower bearings of the front axle steering king pins -- some of these tractors spent a lot of time in rice paddies and the bearings and seals may need to be replaced. I also have a Koyker 160 FEL, which is rugged and has been a great asset on my tractor. Be sure to get a ROPS for the Yanmar if it is not already installed.

David

 

[Kernopelli]

You can do far better than the Yanmar or Jinma with a little patience.

I do want to clarify that statement a little. I do not mean to sound as if the Yanmars are anything short of great machines, I have owned one myself.
In the scenario given, $13,000 is available to make a tractor purchase. I think a 30 yr. old tractor w/2000 hrs of unknown history for $11,400 isn't exactly a bargain. That is the only reason I say you could do better (for only $1600 more). I live 200 miles from Nashville ( I mention this because I see DavidT2 lives in TN) and feel confident that with a little patience could find a newer (say, 2000 model or newer) used Kioti or Mahindra for that same money. For a few years older (say 1996 model or newer) I could find a Ford or Kubota.
For some examples, there is currently a nice 2001 N.H. TC29
4x4 w/FEL on ebay with buy it now for $11,500 in Nashville ( yes, 29HP is not the same as 35HP but it's not far off). There is currently a 2006 Mahindra 6500 w/77 hrs.for $12,000 OTD close to me (way more tractor than David is looking for but thats a real bargain in my book).

I say, broaden your search and be patient for a little longer and you will be better served.

 

[kenmac]

and what about the history of the tractors you list ?? Unless, you know the tractor. the only history the buyer has on a used tractor is what the seller is willing to tell. A new koyker fel installed on 35 hp tractor is around $4,000.00 . The way I understand it. A 35 hp yanmar is 35 PTO HP. around 37 engine hp

 

[Gary Fowler]

In Dec 2007 I ordered a Yanmar 4220 D with FEL which was delivered in April at my request from an importer in Dallas Texas area. It took 6 weeks to get the tractor. I gave $11,500 for it. I also got bought several pieces of equipment that he let me have at wholesale prices with the deal. So far only used it for 4 days as I am working out of the country and only come back for 2 weeks every 3 months. But it is working fine now. IT did have a stalling problem (listed in a couple of places on TBN) but that fixed itself evidently as it has not happened since the first couple of hours of running.
So far I like it and the price was definitely right. I couldnt touch a 50 HP tractor with FEL from lists on Tractorhouse for that price unless they were a piece of junk.

 

[Kernopelli]

and what about the history of the tractors you list ?? Unless, you know the tractor. the only history the buyer has on a used tractor is what the seller is willing to tell.

That is absolutely true, however, the two examples I gave were chosen only because they are in his vicinity, are available to be seen before purchase and discussed with the tractors user/owner ( he did say he wanted them within 200 miles and I picked the center of TN since we really don't know exactly where in TN he is), but when buying a tractor it really doesn't get much safer than that.

My main point is, why does it have to come down to a decision between only these two (Jinma or Yanmar) tractors? It's just dificult for me to fathom that there are no other options in this price range when I live within the 200 mile radius he mentioned.

If you had to chose between this example...the 30 yr. old 2000hr. Yanmar or a 6 yr old Kioti, Mahindra, etc or 12 yr old Kubota, Ford, etc w/ half the hours, all for only a little more money, would you really choose the Yanmar?

David sounds like an educated buyer and who am I to judge his tractor market. The original question was which of the two, so I'll go with the Yanmar.

 

[Gizmo36]

I can find them like this all day long .

1993 Ford 4610, 1200 hours. $10,800. 828-XXX-XXXX

1996 Ford tractor, 29hp, $5995 828-XXX-XXXX

1996 Massey Ferguson tractor, large bucket loader, 1100 hours, model 240. 40 Hp. $5000 Firm. 828-XXX-XXXX

2000 John Deere 4400 tractor with loader, box scrape, 4WD, PTO, 260 Hours. Asking $13,000. 828-XXX-XXXX

2002 Massey 231s with 6' gill scrape blade. 69 hours, looks and runs like a new one. $11,000 or best offer 828-XXX-XXXX

 

[kenmac]

just got back from the chinese forum. He bought a jinma. I do wish him the best of luck with his tractor

 

[California]

just got back from the chinese forum. He bought a jinma. I do wish him the best of luck with his tractor

Lets all wish him luck.

 

[John47]

I think somehow he'll need a lot of it, luck that is. With the money he had, I'm sure he could have done a deal with an "orange" dealer and bought a brand new tractor that would give years of faithful service.

 

[E Tractor]

I think he had already made up his mind before posting but just wanted to make sure he had made the right decision. I have done that on a few a few items before. Some times I lisen to the group and it was a good thing but sometimes I went with my own wanting of the THING in my mind. Mixed results is some cases. I wish him luck.
later
Erick