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michigandon · Mar 5, 2006

Been lurking here for a few days. I'm looking to reluctantly replace my ailing and aging Power King 2414. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I'm considering one of the small grey market Yanny models mainly because I'm within resonable driving distance from Wayne @ Little Miami and I've read nothing but positive comments about him and his operation. But I'm also open to other suggestions and would also like to know if there's any reputable grey dealers in the mid-Michigan area.

Oh yeah, I have a 2.5 acre lot, 1 of which is lawn, so the tractor would be used mainly for mowing and plowing snow, as well as other miscellanious duties.

Don

EFC · Mar 5, 2006

Wayne is a great dealer you can t go wrong. He will be there for you when you need him.

Buck

BruceR · Mar 5, 2006

Welcome Don,

I don't know him personaly, but I have always heard the highest praise for Wayne. I even seriously considered going all the way up there for a 1700B that he showed on his site.

Be sure and do a search for those model numbers in the Yanmar forum. You'll find a lot of great info there.

Bruce

mark777 · Mar 5, 2006

Don,

I would offer suggestions for another honest dealer...IF I knew one that was better, but I can't.

For the size and duties of your property needs, the two selections of Yanmar are great choices...and the Dealer, even smarter. Good luck on your tractor hunt.

Mark

LMTC · Mar 5, 2006

You should do so, Bruce! It is an extreme bargain. We don't normally stock 1700s because our experience is that in our extreme weather (the Ohio river valley has some of the most extreme temp/humidity combination highs in the country) they have difficulty with extended use due to the lack of a water pump. This is a "B" WITH a pump...we don't normally buy "B"s either, because the price is so close to a 2000. Anyway....took it on trade. It has been thoroughly gone over, had a new head gasket (head, valves, pistons, etc. all seemed fine) and a new brake pinion (you do not want to break one of those...very pricey), and runs great. Looks average for the market, but not good compared to the rest of our stock. Anyway, it is very well priced, and soon to go up about $550 because we will be adding a ROPS. By summer we expect to not sell units without ROPS.

Thanks to all for the glowing endorsements. Even for a parcel as small as 2.5 acres, I would recommend at least a 1610, or even a 2210 (best bang for the buck in the whole YM lineup, rivaled only by the 2000 for value per dollar), though one could certainly get by with a smaller unit. Don, if you will email us we will gladly send references, including in Michigan.

michigandon · Mar 5, 2006

Hello Wayne. I'm the guy that emailed you w/a a couple questions about a finish mower last week. I'm still favoring one of the smaller tractors (and the smaller monthly payment that accompanies it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif ), although I've heard a lot of guys singing praise for the Powershift equipped units too. Hmmmm

Don't suppose any of these Michigan references of yours would let me test drive or at least see their machine(s)?

Thanks,
Don

michigandon · Mar 6, 2006

Got another question for you Wayne. Do you ever get any 1100s, 1300s, or 1500s in inventory? I just found videos of a YM1500D and a Mitsubishi 2300D in action, and I think I'm madly in love with that 2-lunger sound! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I could get good and used to working one of those on the property, especially if it was running on sweet-smelling B100 in the summer. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

LMTC · Mar 6, 2006

Don,
I have sent you a PM. It's not proper for us (as a dealer) to conduct our business on this board. I do not have your email address (sorry, but we get so much email I would not recall one inquiry from another unless we had talked seriously about a purchase), so feel free to email from our site or LMTC@tds.net

michigandon · Mar 6, 2006

Will do! Didn't mean to get anyone in trouble, just wanted to engage in some casual converstaion and learn a more about the product. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

LMTC · Mar 6, 2006

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And you are perfectly free to do that. I am not, as a dealer, permitted to try to sell on this board if I do not pay for advertising, so I feel that OUR conversation needs to take place outside this forum. That's all.

BruceR · Mar 7, 2006

Don,
I'm a "Hammerhead" too and can't get enough of that sound. Thats what 20:1 compression sounds like. The great thing about the 2cyl Yanmars though is their torque. If you don't feel a 1500 is physically too large for your needs then you should really look at that 1700B. The "B" models have a lot of improvements beyond the dashboard and extra foot room.

Don't worry if it's not as clean as the rest on the lot. if you go over it with a little light rubbing compound followed by some Meguires cleaner wax it will shine like new. You can't beat original paint for endurance. A 50-50 mix of kerosene and Wesly's whitewall cleaner will clean the engine and frame plus make the belts and hoses look new.

I picked up a 2000B closer to home and love it, now I'm looking for a 1100 or 1300 to keep it company.

Bruce