I own a b6000. It's been beaten from here and back. I've had to replace a gear in the front, braze the housing for the left front diff, sealed it all up etc... At this point the only issue is that the 2/5 gear is out, which is how I bought it and no surprise (nor really a problem for my use of the tractor, either).
My friend is selling a 135D, which is essentially the Yanmar version of the b6000. Regardless, his machine is in perfect shape and has been excellently maintained since he bought it in the mid 80s.
I can buy his and sell mine without loss. I don't have any pto implements, and while a tiller would be nice, my soil is rocky and would probably beat one up fast. So the reverse rotating pto on the b6000 isn't really an issue from my point of view.
I know the b6000 inside and out. I'm pretty sure there are no big surprises left, but wear and tear have their own surprises. Anyone have any wisdom on trading in a beat up, reconditioned b6000 that I'm totally familiar with for an equivalent Yanmar that's in excellent condition?
My friend is selling a 135D, which is essentially the Yanmar version of the b6000. Regardless, his machine is in perfect shape and has been excellently maintained since he bought it in the mid 80s.
I can buy his and sell mine without loss. I don't have any pto implements, and while a tiller would be nice, my soil is rocky and would probably beat one up fast. So the reverse rotating pto on the b6000 isn't really an issue from my point of view.
I know the b6000 inside and out. I'm pretty sure there are no big surprises left, but wear and tear have their own surprises. Anyone have any wisdom on trading in a beat up, reconditioned b6000 that I'm totally familiar with for an equivalent Yanmar that's in excellent condition?
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