ym2000 key

pruntyc · Oct 28, 2005

You missed the point. You don't tell them its for a Yanmar. You just go in and say you want a key for a John Deere 850 tractor. And they will sell it to you. There is no need to tell them, what you are going to use it for. I don't know of anything, that you buy from anyone, that you have to tell them what you are going to use what you buy from them for. I agree, if you go in and run your mouth, about what you want it for, they won't sell it to you. I go down and buy a computer, they aren't going to ask me if I am going to use it for email or what ever, it just isn't done. I'm not trying to be nasty, its just the way it is.

Tractors4u · Oct 28, 2005

Ya'll must have some hateful dealers. I have went in with the Yanmar key in hand and had them match it, same with a headlight bulb. Heck the Massey dealer here in town has called me at home to ask a grey market part question when a customer came to them looking for a part.

Eddie · Oct 28, 2005

Bought spares for my YM1700 at local JD dealer. Just asked for key for JD 850, handed me 2 in a pack for $5. I didn't lie when I ask for key for 850 and they didn't ask what I was gonna use it on. By the way they work perfect.

HGM · Oct 28, 2005

So, at this point it has become obvious.... However I will feel better after asking..

Are they all the same for a Yanmar? I noticed some have mentioned different models and the answer has always been JD850. I would just hate to go buy one, even though it is cheap, and get home to find out it wont work..

Thanks.

bruce1966us · Oct 28, 2005

No, they are not all the same. Usually the ones without the thermostart option use a different key than the ones with thermostart.

Bruce

pruntyc · Oct 28, 2005

There are generally only 3 keys that are used on Yanmars. You might find one that is different, if they have changed switches. And there are a very few models that use a different key. The 1401D is the only one, that I know of. But the one most used is a double cut key, that fits the most, the one for the JD850 #CH12206. I think all the other ones that don't fit are single cut keys. They are enough different that you should see the difference when you go to buy it. There is a lot of difference in a double cut and a single cut, it shows right up.

KennethBrown · Oct 29, 2005

I have purchased several keys from the same guy on ebay. It comes on an ILCO 1519 blank that any key maker can get. I did have to smooth the edges some so it would go in smoother.

HGM · Oct 29, 2005

Well, thats good to know. When I got to get one, I'll be sure to match it up anyhow. My 2000 has a single cut. Thanks...

jimstractors · Nov 3, 2005

Like pruntyc says, the double cut key used in most is JD part #CH12206
The 1401d single cut key blank that I use is a ILCO TA6.
I think it's an old Toyota (1970's) blank.

EuroYanmar · Nov 7, 2005

Just a remark for everybody on this thread : In France you can tell what you want to a JD dealer (Yanmar Kubota or other brands) : he just cannot refuse to sell you something he has in his shop because there is a law against this behaviour.

Phil

waynokakid · Nov 7, 2005

I just bought a set of keys for a 850 from JD for my F16D. Works great. I ask them if they would refuse to sell me one if I said what it really was for. I told them it was for a grey market tractor. He just grinned and said, Yanmar? And he also said that yanmar does not make any of John Deere tractors. Hmmmmm?

scrinch · Nov 7, 2005

I think he's right. I think Yanmar only makes engines for a JD model or two now, but not any complete tractors.

Tractors4u · Nov 7, 2005

Yanmar still builds the JD 790 and 990. At one time they built the JD4100 and I think maybe the 2210. They definately still build the 790 and 990.

California · Nov 7, 2005

Ok, here's a summary for the next new owner who asks what to look for in a spare key.

The attached photo shows my original Yanmar key. I think this type fits nearly all Yanmars that use a double-cut key. Also in the original Yanmar 'ignition' switch there is a copy of that key, on an ilco blank, that I bought on ebay. I've learned from this thread that a JD 850 key is the same thing and is less expensive than an ebay purchase.

The photo also shows a replacement switch from Hoye installed on the tractor, and its key. That switch has a shutter for the keyhole; the original switch didn't have a shutter. Its key labelled 'FII' is not the same cut as the original Yanmar key.

MSST8DOG · Feb 22, 2015

California said:
Ok, here's a summary for the next new owner who asks what to look for in a spare key.

The attached photo shows my original Yanmar key. I think this type fits nearly all Yanmars that use a double-cut key. Also in the original Yanmar 'ignition' switch there is a copy of that key, on an ilco blank, that I bought on ebay. I've learned from this thread that a JD 850 key is the same thing and is less expensive than an ebay purchase.

The photo also shows a replacement switch from Hoye installed on the tractor, and its key. That switch has a shutter for the keyhole; the original switch didn't have a shutter. Its key labelled 'FII' is not the same cut as the original Yanmar key.

My YM2000 also has a shuttered ignition. I thought it was OEM. My key has a rubber covered head with Yanmar on it. The blank is identical to the other Yanmar key and the cut is identical.

bmaverick · Mar 5, 2015

My JD 850 key works in my YM2610 with no issues. One key has a leaping deer and the other has the word Yanmar over a bold circle. Lay one atop the other, and these two are identical.

clemsonfor · Mar 9, 2015

Hey wait a JD key wont fit in a yanmar ;-)!!!!

least thats what i read the JD dealers want you to beleive!

bmaverick · Mar 9, 2015

bmaverick said:
My JD 850 key works in my YM2610 with no issues. One key has a leaping deer and the other has the word Yanmar over a bold circle. Lay one atop the other, and these two are identical.