print < Tractorpoint Login Tractorpoint Forums Search Forums New Posts Photos Manuals/Links Parts Parts Home by Tractor Make by Part Type Return Policy Return Instructions Support Contact Us Locations Delivery Return Policy Return Instructions Terms/Privacy Account Login/Out myProfile Register Search for = Topic has it and it is in good shape (no leaks, etc)" Neither the tractor -nor the "friend" - sound like they match your firstdescription. This must have been a heck of a disapointment! I've had my little Yanmar for about 18 years now. And I just bought anotherone this weekend because I like them...and because I always wanted one of thissize. It is in good shape, but not particularly inexpensive compared to othercompacts. I did look at several other tractors....including the new Deeres. For my money, the other compact manufacturers have yet to beat the older Yanmars. I particularly like the Power-shift feature, the 4 reverse speeds, themethod of driving the front axles, the very quiet and solid engine, the integralpower steering, the factory loader's geomety and breakout force (3600 lbs), and something I have a hard time describing....but I call it "balance" I measure itby how familiar the tractor "feels" when I first test it out. Not all of thesefeatures are important to all people...And although Yanmar built tractors for John Deere, Deere chose not to license all of Yanmar's best technology. If you compare the John Deere compacts with their Yanmar counterparts, theYanmar has more advanced features. As far as parts for useed tractors however, you just can't beat JD...Although in fairness, my 18 year old Yanmar has never needed any parts. I order filters a two at a time and always keep spares onhand. The tractor lives in a shed, and engine oil is changed once a year;transmission/hydraulic oil is changed every 5 years or so... Roger L ">  JD 850John Deere Tractors Replies 8 Post by Roger L.   Elec PTO ClutchesOther Tractor Brands Replies 7 Post by KS-Kruser   Turf Tire ReplacementsParts and Repair Replies 10 Post by David   B7100 snowthrowerSnowblowers / Snow Plows Replies 2 Post by Hal Livengood I also saw an add for a B7100 with Hydro transmission, 4WD, turf tires, and 54" mid mower for $8,500. Is this a good price.Thanks in advance. ">  Price for B7100HSTKubota Tractors Replies 3 Post by Warren Pendleton   Help on a kubota grey Kubota Tractors Replies 3 Post by TB   Price checkKubota L3010HSTKubota Tractors Replies 9 Post by Bill   Kioti tractorsLB1914 LB2214 Kioti Tractors Replies 18 Post by Dave R   Log Slitter for NH 1925New Holland Tractors Replies 8 Post by Steve Offiler   NH 1725New Holland Tractors Replies 8 Post by Thomas M. Meza   price check on Kubota L2350D-4WDKubota Tractors Replies 1 Post by Don   Kioti Kioti Tractors Replies 21 Post by dave roy   JD 4100 problems John Deere Tractors Replies 5 Post by droz   NH 2120 1920 or Boomer QuestionsNew Holland Tractors Replies 5 Post by Gene   B6200Other Tractor Brands Replies 5 Post by David   Kubota L3010 w LA481 Loader recallLoaders Back Hoes Replies 2 Post by Jeff Keith ">  Exhaust pipe quot flapper quot John Deere Tractors Replies 18 Post by Keith   790 Price Check Other Tractor Brands Replies 4 Post by SteveS   new vs oldLong Replies 3 Post by greg childress   Hydraulic driven shafts drives John Deere Tractors Replies 7 Post by A.J. Wodack Next Page