ym2000 key

[runningbird]

Does anyone know where I can get a ignition key for a yanmar 2000, it's a 2 cyl and I just got it but I only have 1 key. I have no doubt that I will loose it within a month only because I don't have a backup.
thanks for the help
mark

 

[mark777]

Hoye tractor stocks them (Ad at the top of this thread) and other dealers have them too.

A good locksmith (not box stores) can match one up as well.

Mark777

 

[pruntyc]

Go to John Deere, and tell them you want a key for a John Deere 850, don't tell them it is for a Yanmar, and see if it isn't the same key. It was for mine. If I remember right it was around $5.00 for two keys, for that is the way they sell them.

 

[runningbird]

well I've looked at hoye tractor and can't seem to find one for a 2 cyl. am I missing it? also I have been to a few locksmiths in the area and they tell me it is a pre cut key and they don't have them..I will check at a john deer store. thanks

 

[mark777]

Sorry your correct...3 cylinder only.

I believe Dick's right on about the JD match. I forgot it's been so long since I had to buy any.

Mark

 

[ym2610]

Hey Mark if you do go to John Deere DONT say Yanmar, I did and was told they never seen a key like the one I have, its for a 2610, so got on Ebay and found one just like it for a John Deere, I guess they have enough business. anyway just my input, good luck..Robert

 

[runningbird]

well thanks for all the help. I will go to a deere store. I'm sure i'll get the same help as always. oh you don't want to buy a new 20k tractor, well see if someone else can help you....not much help here in phoenix.
mark

 

[corey]

runningbird,

The ym2000 is reported to be the equivalent of the ym240.
The ym240 was made for the usa market.
Have you considered looking for a ym240 key to check to see if you can match it with your ym2000 key ?

Just a suggestion.

corey

 

[Jagmandave]

Or, you could just call Hoye tractor and have one tomorrow!

 

[runningbird]

you know I think I will call hoye tomorrow and ask. thanks for all the help. this is my first tractor and I'm havin a blast.
mark

 

[arthr31]

yes, this should work. these keys are interchangeable. the key which works in my 169d (made for US) also works in my 1601d (made for japan, somehow arrived in MA). I think many of the keys are interchangeable if they belong to the same cylinder family. Not sure this helps, but is some related info.. -art

 

[California]

Ebay is your friend. This guy continually lists generic Yanmar keys; under $5 delivered.

Yanmar key on ebay

That's a completed listing but I'm sure you can ask him to list one for you.

I buy most stuff from Hoye including a whole new ignition switch recently, but when I first started out the first thing I did was get a second key off ebay.

 

[scrinch]

First thing I did for my F15D, too. The eBay key works great!

 

[BruceR]

That completed ebay listing is mine. I received the key Monday and it works great.

Bruce

 

[Normmm]

my ym2020 key also works for my ym1500 and the ym1500 key is a JD 850 key. I think they are all the same. Find one that does not interchange and post that one.

 

[pruntyc]

Don't wake them up, I already told them about the JD 850 key, like 2 for $5 or $6, but they want to go to Ebay or a dealer and pay that much for one. Let them sleep on and pay it, why should we care.

 

[BruceR]

Sorry Dick, but in my case, I had to weigh the inflated ebay cost over the benefits of spending the time and fuel to drive 60 miles and deal with people who didn't want my money unless I lied to them. What can I say, the cost of Green makes me see Red.

Bruce

 

[pruntyc]

In my case, I only had to drive 20 miles. And I didn't lie to them, or I wouldn't have got it. I don't lie or steal or cheat. But anyway, I just told them I wanted a key for their model 850, and bought it, they didn't ask me what it was for.

 

[ym2610]

I don't cheat,steal or lie either, but if you need something from my local Deere dealer for a Yanmar, you will have to, like I said the told me that they had never seen a key like I had, I wish it wasn't that way, but with Hoye and LMTC and others on here I don't have to deal with them. anyway just my thoughts.... Robert

 

[Bob85355]

Runningbird,

Recently had clutch replaced on my 1500 at Borders Turf and Tire in Phoenix and asked them to put in a new iginition switch as the only key I had was bent and I hadn't been able to find anyone who had a comparable blank or replacement. One of their contacts who just happens to be a locksmith came by and suggested he simply make duplicates of the key from a Master Lock blank. $3.00 and done.

Bob