Tripp Tractor Imports

Grey Market Tractors?

These tractors come to us, used, from the Rice paddy fields of Japan. They were manufactured as early as 1975 and as recent as 1987. No, they were not originally built for work in the United States, but they are quite legal, and even more affordable. In fact, 'Grey Market' tractors tend to hold their resale value quite a bit better than their American cousins!

If you were to take your used Chevrolet or Dodge truck to Japan and sell it, it would be considered a 'Grey Market' vehicle. You might look a little strange, driving it from the left side of the vehicle, (they drive on the wrong side of the road and from the right side of the vehicle).

There is a growing network of 'Grey Market' dealers in the United States. Most are extremely friendly and willing to help answer questions of any size and shape. Parts availability is better then most people realize. Yes, sometimes a part has to come from Japan, but it is rare and usually arrives within a week. Simple items; bearings, seals, fluids, filters, etc., are very easy to locate locally.