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I would keep shopping for the Yanmars elsewhere since the dealers parts policy stinks; I wouldn't have much faith that he would be offering me a good deal on any tractor. I see more and more grey market Yanmars on many back roads now so with some effort you should find other sources. Ask around, I bet you find several within 100 miles.

Yanmar tractors
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Greg Karson

Scott, You obviously hit on a topic of high interest. My experience and opinion...go with an antifreeze, if it is nontoxic so much the better. I had antifreeze (+water) in my JD 316 wheels for 12 years, no tubes and no corrosion.
I bought a tool at my local JDeere dealer to fill the tire. It attaches to tire stem and allows you to attach a garden hose to it. First bleed your air out. Hold both garden hose ends up chest level and fill garden hose with antifreeze through a funnel. Attach hose end to tire stem and other end to water spicket. Turn on water and push antifreeze into tire. Repeat until you put as much antifreeze in tire as you want and then top off with water. If you are still not at a pressure you desire you can always add a little air also. You will gain significant weight at very low cost. Hope that helps, e mail me if you wish.

Filling rear tractor tires with antifreeze
Parts and Repair
Replies 57 Post by Greg Karson

Good question and good answers...I too am a JD4100 owner and never regretted it, yet to have any problems and going on 200 hours of very hard use. The Kubota 2710 came out after my purchase; I would have had a much more difficult decision if it was available then and Carver Eqpt has some really good deals...it would have been tougher. But as others said, your local dealer is important in the long run. Its good to know that parts and service is close by when any problem comes up and your half way through your work. And problems will eventually be there, any mechanical device will need servicing in some way eventually.

Kubota B2100 vs Cub 7200 vs JD 4100
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Greg Karson

Jim
By any chance do you have or can get a belly mower for the Deere 4100? I believe the 60" is the standard size or a 54" if available. I presume this deck is different than the decks for the 750, 850, etc?
Let me know.
Thank you

Kub JD mid-mowers 4 sale
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by Greg Karson

Any idea of a good price on the 60" belly mower for the 4100? And any idea where I might buy other than local dealer? Does Carver Eqpt. carry the Deere line?

JDeere belly mower for 4100
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Greg Karson

Howse...not good at all. If your use will be very infrequent, like once per season, then maybe the Howse brand will suffice otherwise it is like buying the Tiawan or China brand of tools...gauranteed to break. The welds are poorly made and skimping is the rule not the exception. I have a 4ft rotary deck and used it 2 or 3 times. Threw a U joint out the very first time and tore off a skid plate on the front corner the second time. I suspect the steel quality is also very low compared to JDeere or Tuffline brands. I will not buy again.

How good is Hawse Equipment
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by Greg Karson