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Sorry to hear that. Don't have it right now but there are a few bone yards around the country with some Hino's in them....also you may want to try Brent Pepper to see if he knows of a crossover so that you can widen your search. Also, there are some parts folks down in I believe Miss. and up in Ill.. I know is can be difficult to find the parts sometimes. Right after purchasing mine I sheared the pto shaft and the pto counter shaft. Wound up ordering them out of Japan and saved a bundle. Massey priced these at about $1,000.00 and from Japan one sent in for $50.00. I know Len Sheaffer can and will help you and I would certainly ask Brent if he knows of a crossover.
Feel free to email me and I will see what I can do to help.

Jerri

Hinomoto
Hinomoto
Replies 7 Post by Jerri Neese

Well let me wade into this one and say that the answer is both good and bad. The tractors are fairly well built and sturdy. I own an E2304 or the Massey equivalent 1030. Parts are available for this tractor, but that is not true for all Hinomotos or all grey market tractors as far as that goes. Yanmars seem to have the best parts availability and when it comes to the others, Iseki, Mitsubishi, Hinomoto, Kubota and others it pays to know a little about what you are buying and what if any tractors they cross to delivered here in the States or Canada for you. Hope this helped and good luck.

Jerri

Hinomoto Tractor
Hinomoto
Replies 9 Post by Jerri Neese

Well can't really say for all Hinomoto's, because I just don't know. On my E2304, it is not what they call live pto but runs off of the single transmission clutch. It does have (4) speeds and a lever or gear shift on the side of the transmission. I have found the multiple speeds to be handy on occasion. I will often use the 2nd speed for bush hogging and leave the tractor rpms between 1500 and 2000 which is ample power. Also, I have been told to use the tiller at 540 rpms 1st rpm gear then to go up thru the range and that this will pulverize the soil, similar to potting soil. Anyway, off the subject and probably not too much help.

Jerri

E2304 Hinomoto
Hinomoto
Replies 8 Post by Jerri Neese

Roger was right on the mark, yes it is a late model grey market tractor. The 24 in the model name indicates 24 pto hp or about 27/28 gross hp. The D indicates 4wd. For other info you might go to the Yanmar group at the following link. BTW where are you buying this tractor from? Have a friend in AL with loader selling his for $9,800.00 as best as I can recall.

Hope this helped, Jerri

Yanmar F24D need info and expected price
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by Jerri Neese

Pat,

First let me clear up about JD and Yanmar. For years Yanmar built most of JD's compacts. Today Yanmar as I understand builds the 4100 and that Yanmar engines and other items? are used on the 4200s and up. You mentioned saving money and you will save some over a new tractor. However, you can likely purchase an older MF or Ford or whatever for about the same cost as a Yanmar. I would recommend that you visit the following link for more information regarding Yanmars and perhaps some info regarding costs. I will tell you from personal expierence, I see you are in Virginia, that you can buy these tractors cheaper in TN and AL if you don't mind the drive. For whatever reason they seem to be prouder of them here in NC and VA. Example: I know of a Yanmar 2310D and a 2402D in TN for $4,500.00 each. This would likely compare to $6,000.00 and upward here.

If I can be of somemore help, feel free to ask.

Jerri

WTB Yanmar 1710d-2010d or equal size
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Jerri Neese

Joe,

Saw your post and wanted to throw in my 2 cents worth. I own a Hinomoto E2304 with loader which I regularly trailer approximately 100 miles to the western part of Virginia just off the blue ridge parkway. I usually carry 1 or 2 extra implements and I tow with a Ford F250 PS 4X4. Highways are interstate, 4 lane state and single lane very windy roads. My trailer is a 16' 7000gvw dual axle trailer. The combination has been more than adequate. Trailer brakes on occassion would have been nice but not necessary. Your truck and mine are monsters more than capable of this load, both pulling and braking. If anything, I would like to have an exhaust brake for those long downhills. Oh by the way, I assume your tractor would weigh a bit more with the Hino at about 3500lbs + loader + implements. I guesstimate about a 5000 to 6000 pound load conservatively. Again, none of this is a problem for the truck. As one writer mentioned, perhaps the 7000gvw trailer maybe on the light side depending on what you haul and a heavier trailer maybe worth consideration. Hope this was of some benefit.

Take care,

Jerri

Tractor Trailering
Tractor Projects
Replies 21 Post by Jerri Neese

Dana, You may want to search the archives here on this board, there are a number of posts regard the 1010 including some pricing info. Jerri

info wanted for a MF 1010
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jerri Neese

Bob,

Don't feel bad, if it hadn't been a simple question may not have been able to answer....take care....Jerri

Thank you Webmaster
Website Operations Howto
Replies 7 Post by Jerri Neese

Roger,

Well lol, this is starting to sound like a jackelope story.

Jerri

Mahindra
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 24 Post by Jerri Neese

Justin,

You are the first I know of to take the plunge and glad to hear the Nortrac is working out for you. If you would not mind, there are a number of folks here who would be interested to hear you opinions in regard to the tractor and how well it holds up for you. You are absolutely correct that at this price it would be impossible to beat. Good luck and let us know how things work out.

Thanks,

Jerri

NorTrac Tractor Quality Review
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 58 Post by Jerri Neese

Justine,

The 1020 is a bit on the smaller side. I am working from memory and believe hp would be about 20 to perhaps 23. Could you mount a backhoe, yes, but it would have to be a smaller hoe. Say a 6' digging depth. Have you seen this tractor? You may want to see it first hand before making up your mind. As to the price, if you allow says 2K for the loader, another 1K for the implements then the tractor is $4,500.00 which isn't bad. Check hours and condition before you decide.

Jerri

Massey Ferguson 1030
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Jerri Neese

Al, I am no expert on the longevity of these machines, but I have heard 5000 hours batted about as a good rule of thumb to use. Now the 3100 hours this machine has seen may have been hard hours or easy, who knows? In as much as I don't know what they want for the tractor, it is tough to guage. I will say that you should buy this tractor or similar for around $6,000.00 with alot less hours. As an example, I bought my tractor (625 hours) + loader, + new 5' rotary cutter + 5' landscape/box blade + 5' tiller (used) + 16' dual axle trailer for 10K. If as an example the machine looks very good and he is letting it go for 4K I would probably be interested. If on the other hand he wants 6K, I would probably look around some more. Hope this is of some benefit but it may not because tractor prices can vary depending on location, condition, brand name, and etc.......Jerri

New member with a question
Hinomoto
Replies 11 Post by Jerri Neese

Tony, you may like to post this question on Yahoo's Hinomoto board.

Jerri

Hinomoto E230
Hinomoto
Replies 2 Post by Jerri Neese

Been awhile, about two years ago that I was considering the 790 and if memory serves me well the tractor ran about 11 to 12 K + 3.5 K for the loader or 15.5K total and I would think 2K for a mower is a bit high....but not sure and I am sure others will post who have a similar setup. Also, you said you want to use this to mow the lawn......I assume you plan to do more than that, ie the loader, and hope it is a good size lawn. Anyway, you might elaborate on uses and others will likely offer an opinion.

Good luck, Jerri

Price and mowing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Jerri Neese

Yes....but they are not cheap.....and you may want to consider a backhoe instead, dependent of course on what it is you want to do. The chinese even have one albeit sort of flimsy looking from the photographs...and not cheap either. Doubt I have answered you questions and you may want to check some of the archived responses as this issue has been dealt with in the past.

Jerri

pto quot ditch witch quot
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 6 Post by Jerri Neese

Sorry to hear about your problems. As one respondent mentioned, you may want to visit the grey market pages for Yahoo. Also there are dealers in Canada who are not bound by the US dealers and can help. Personally, I find it short sighted by US dealers to not want to help with this equipment...Kubota of course being the worst offender. I do own a grey, a Hinomoto E2304 which crosses to a Massey 1030 and have bought parts through the Massey dealer. Anyway, if you like the tractor don't give up on it and go to the Grey Market page....see attached link.

Jerri

Kubota
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by Jerri Neese

Just an update...heard from the manufacturer who essentially has said much like you good folks have recommended, that we reverse the twist/torque/bend by lifting from the high side so we will give it a try. Roger, always appreciate your insight into these things and yes you are right, I can repair the tractor while repairing a friendship would be much more difficult.
Thanks everyone and will let you know how things turn out.....Jerri :)

Loader Maintenance
Parts and Repair
Replies 14 Post by Jerri Neese

Jeff,

Interesting question, I assume your Johnson switch is only the manufacturer, Johnson Controls and that the switch in a simple RTD or thermoswitch. Do not own this tractor but would assume if you have any wiring charts for it that they would indicate the switch and cut-off scheme. Any JD fans out there with better info?

Jerri

Johnson Switch
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Jerri Neese

Tom, yes this is a way. You will need a driven point and like Murf had mentioned if you have some water to soften the soil will help. I have attached a web page dealing with this type installation. Kudos to the fellow who put this page together, I believe you will find it helpful.
Jerri

Pitcher Pump Water Well
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by Jerri Neese

Murf, thanks for the input. First the property is located in SW Virginia and not too much of a frost heave problem. Now to the clay, I believe I am stuck with that and my thoughts were to mix lime or calcium cloride with the clay to form a soil cement. I will not be depending on vegetation for erosion control and plan to do my best to rid myself of these weeds. I will cut in some run outs, ditches with a french drain and gravel cover to drain off the road. Lastly, I will place about a 4" layer of crushed stone. I hope this sounds OK, if you have any other ideas, thanks in advance and thanks for your past help.
Jerri

Road Driveway Construction
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by Jerri Neese