Alaska Tractor, LLC
P.O. Box 877743
Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone: 907-357-0776
Email:
info@alaskatractor.com
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Address: P.O. Box 877743 Wasilla, AK 99687 • Phone: 907-357-0776 • Email: info@alaskatractor.com
A Limited Liability Company
More About Compact Tractors
Grey Market Tractor History
Many people are not familiar with imported tractor manufacturers such as Yanmar, Hinimoto, Mitsubishi and Iseki. These compact tractor companies have a long history.
Yanmar was founded in 1912, designed their first diesel engine in 1930 and built the world’s first small horizontal diesel engine in 1933. By 1986, Yanmar had shipped over 100,000 tractors to John Deere alone. Yanmar is now one of the world leaders in the diesel engine market. Look under the hood next time you are in one of the John Deere tractor dealerships and you are likely to find a Yanmar diesel engine.
So what is a “gray market” tractor? Yanmar manufactured two versions of their tractors. One is for the U.S. market and the other is for Japan and other countries. They did this to meet the requirements of each country. In Japan they are used primarily in the rice fields with multi speed PTO’s and a tiller attachment. The U.S. has very few rice fields so they set up these tractors to use with many different implements and to also meet OSHA and other safety standards. Gray market tractors usually don’t come with ROPS (roll over protection system), English warning and operation decals and some tractors are lacking 3pt hitches and PTO shields. All of these can or should be added to your refurbished tractor. Gray market tractors are simply the Japanese version of the tractors that have been legally imported into the U.S. for years.
When John Deere selected Yanmar to manufacture their compact tractors, they did it for a reason, Yanmar’s quality reputation. These tractors are not lawn & garden units like you find at the home improvement stores. They are agriculture tractors that are designed and built to work for a living and with good care they will appreciate in value.
The weight, design and diesel horsepower is much different than the gasoline horsepower on your neighbor’s lawnmower or four-wheeler.
Yanmar:
Yanmar has been making excellent compact tractors under its own name for the Japanese market and years back, made tractors for the Yanmar Diesel America Corp. in the U.S and also under the John Deere name in the U.S. A Yanmar power-shift transmission is one of the best you can get. They shift with or without the clutch, stopped or in motion, with no loss of power when shifting.
Mitsubishi:
Mitsubishi makes Cub Cadet and other small Case-IH tractors. Many Mitsubishi tractor models have a more spacious operators deck and many models have 4 cylinder motors, which run smoother and quieter. Mitsubishi is another great choice.
Zen-noh:
is purchased by a co-op from two famous Japanese manufacturers.
Iseki:
Iseki has built White, Bolens and Massey Ferguson tractors.
Satoh:
Satoh uses Mitsubishi engines and has made Beaver and Bison Tractors.
Hinomoto:
Hinomoto has built Allis Chalmers and Massey Ferguson compact tractors.
Shibaura:
Shibaura makes Ford/New Holland compact tractors.
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Ask plenty of questions no matter what your previous knowledge. We have good advice and truthful answers. Look at the equipment. Does it fit your need? How can we make it work better for you? We service what we sell, new and used, so ask us about implements that will fit your tractor.
• Can it be financed?
Yes, we will help you find financing to fit your needs.
• Making the decision:
Bring in your better half, friend or neighbor to look and ask questions with you. Understand and feel good about what you are buying and be SAFE with it. These compact tractors are not lawn mowers. They are solid, gear driven, diesel machines with gear driven PTO’s which can kill or maim if not operated according to Tractor Safety Guidelines and with all shields, guards and safety devices in place during the time of operation.
It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to keep in place, shields, guards or any other safety equipment associated with or installed on these new or used tractors or implements.
