Kubota L3301 Vs. Yanmar Yt235 Tractor - [ IN DEPTH REVIEW ]

[@highwayprisoner538]

16 Year Experience with Yanmar Engines in my Thermoking Reefer Trailers and Thermoking APU (Diesel Generator) No issue so far . Very Reliable Engines

[@scubastevesdestiny]

Absolutely top-notch review! It's a shame that everybody doesn't watch this before purchasing. You might see a lot more Yanmars out there. Both of them fantastic machines but the fit and finish on a Yanmar is hands down A step above a Kubota. Both will no doubt run forever. I personally own a Yanmar Cub Cadet that was only produced for a handful of years but the same scenario is there also. Awesome machine that has worked and worked beyond my expectation! Bravo on the quality of this video! If it doesn't answer your question, you don't need to be buying a tractor LOL

[@KMMEDIA1]

I choosed Kubota over yanmar , I had no choice because Kubota gave me very good discount. However I tried yanmar and for sure several things are better done in Yanmar. Seat position and front loader operation is much more advanced and better than with Kubota - You can see immediatelly that Yanmar has all this exprience with excavators.

[@sphill_edc]

Those front tires on backwards on the Kubota are killing my OCD

[@danstevens2204]

Nothing like dealing with professionals!

[@denrad]

They are like that for FEL work to help back away from a pile with a full bucket.

[@thatdamguy00]

LOL dude same

[@preppinainteasy9965]

The thing alot of dealers especially John deere don't like to mention is the exposed hydro lines running down the loader.Anyone who works in alot of brush will know exactly what I'm talking about.Kubota Takes there times puts them in the loader.And the gauge steel on there tractors/loaders is 2nd to none!Atleast he did say which ever dealer is closer/and reliable.I have no Yanmar dealers but I do have a friend who has 1..He can get parts but finding someone to bring him another tractor if something goes wrong with his is out of the question..I've had 3 kubotas over 20 years..And have never had a tractor down more than a day..Due to manufacturing problems.The number 1 thing in buying a tractor I have found out is a dealer that wants your business long term...

[@sflotr]

Lol😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@allenhenry1113]

I have the yt235 love it!! I have the backhoe for it. It is awesome strong. Little over 380 hrs going strong!!!! I like the frame mount backhoe. Rather than using 3 point system.

[@chada472]

I had a Yanmar EX3200 for 10 years and had zero issues with it. Traded it in for a YT235 and got almost as much as a paid for it new. The YT235 comes with a 10 year warranty!

[@Question-all]

Taking delivery of mine Thursday with backhoe, loader and belly mower for when I need it.

[@jimmarchman]

This channel is one of the best of ANY category on all of KZbin. Thanks so much for all the effort and thought you put into the content.

[@TractorBobs]

Thanks for your kind words! Happy mowing!

[@quercuslobata3776]

I have an 86 Yanmar. Filters fluid and tires are the only expense I have put into it during the 15 years I have owned it.

[@msemakweli133]

In the market for a pre-owned compact or sub-compact. These kinds of reviews are tilting me very heavily in the direction of Yanmar! 😀

[@quercuslobata3776]

@@msemakweli133 I don't think you can go too wrong. My tractor was imported from Vietnam. Originally that model wasn't sold in the US. It's been a workhorse. A few days ago I replaced the water pump and I had to replace the voltage regulator a while back. That's it other then filters, fluids and tires. Yanmar makes excellent diesels.

[@msemakweli133]

@@quercuslobata3776 Thanks. Interesting that you have such a good report from there. I read somewhere that reconditioned tractors from Vietnam are a no-no. Apparently, as with everything else, "it depends." I'm scanning some great-looking offerings from Japan.

[@quercuslobata3776]

@@msemakweli133 Maybe I just got lucky😁

[@coyotehunter1163]

I have a yanmar 2610D Have really enjoyed it over the years. I didn’t know at the time it was a gray market tractor. Now I’m paying that price. Front left lower wheel gear box cracked and haven’t been able to find a used one. But now I’m in the market for another tractor. I’m considering another yanmar if they have parts available only. But this old 2610D motor and transmission is tuff as nails. Over all it’s been a really reliable tractor. A solid concrete block busted my lower gear box. It was not a factor issue.

[@rottmanthan]

so i assume you have to pull the throttle to you to raise the rpm?

[@josephmigliore7679]

Thank you for such a great video.....We appreciate facts more than sales speeches!

[@TractorBobs]

Some people just get it, and you are one of those people Joseph! Thanks for the comment!

[@kastlrock557]

Love the new yanmar’s but have lots of fear that they will not stay here long term! They were here for a very short time in the 80’s and pulled out leaving customers high and dry, came back a few years ago to team up with cub-cadet making tractors and again it was short lived and left customers high and dry. I love the new tractors in every way, I even narrowed it right down to the YT347C / YT359C but have tons of fear that they will pull out again! They are in the most competitive market, the compact and subcompact market, so that competitive market, the featured rich options I love but are electronic / computer based followed with there history of coming and going scare the wallet out of me. They have been around for ever as a manufacturer for lots of brands, but them on there own does not have a good track record. All the electronics/computers that are in all these new tractors could be devastating if they pulled out in a couple years. I would love to here comments and opinions about this.

[@TractorBobs]

Micheal, I can assure you, Yanmar is here to stay. Yanmar is putting more and more money into the united states market each year and we have had wonderful success with selling plenty of tractors. As someone who has been involved in meetings regarding the future of Yanmar, I can say that they are not only staying in the market in the U.S but they are growing very quickly because they have the one of the best value/performance ratios of any tractor on the market.

[@TheAlgorath]

@@TractorBobs That does little to alay fears, as it isn't market share, but profitability, that will dictate longevity.

[@nbookie]

As a share holder I'm hoping they leave the US. Warranty cost in the US is several times more than most countries. Selling motors to US manufactures/retailers makes good since because we share the warranty cost (example, deere covers 80% of yanmar engine warranty cost). Warranty cost just kills it in the US as Americans just expect a much higher quality product than most companies.

[@akalpharaider7580]

The front tires are backwards on the Kubota.

[@camgroen]

I've owed both of these tractors from being brand new, If you're looking for tractor with a loader, the Kubota loader is way smoother and better quality and it lifts more even though the specs don't say so. The loader control lever on the the Kubota goes directly into the hydraulic valve giving you full control and smooth operation, the Yanmar has small cables going from the lever requiring added linkages and parts to fail and it made it rough to operate under a load. The Yanmar loader also has cheap hydraulic hoses (I had 2 blow in the first 6 months I had the tractor). I like everything about the Yanmar and I even prefer Yanmar except for the loader is junk. The Kubota doesn't have a electric pto switch and the seat isn't comfortable at all unlike the Yanmar, but everything is built well and it will last. So if you were to order a tractor without a loader, I would pick the Yanmar, if you want the loader, pick the Kubota (that's if you're comparing these 2 models, the Yanmar YT225 model is built better than the YT235)

[@ritarice2547]

I work for Rural king. We have the RK Tractors they are equipped with the Yanmare engine. The style is slightly different. They are great Tractors

[@Malcomb35]

U get a discount

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

I would go with the dealer networking.Ive run equipment with both diesels and they are 2 of the best compact small diesel motors in the world.Kubota and yanmar supply many companies with there engines and are found in all kinds of equipment.You can't go wrong with either.Kubota has a large network of dealerships over yanmar.

[@justinanbrose6919]

Had that exact yanmar model where I work and the front axle broke 2 times within the first 50hr. All we did with it was use a landscape rake to move sand.

[@firmanyoderfy]

Did they fix the axle under warranty

[@preppinainteasy9965]

When it comes to axles You will not find 1 better than that 5"Kubota!!!

[@wansolve289]

Need more info on this. Landscape Rakes are pull behind implements, what was the front axle doing when it broke? (Pulling in 4wd, turning?). How did it break? Thanks!

[@pctatc66]

still waiting on the Yanmar YT235 50 hour Maintenance Video!

[@hav1byte]

very interesting, i am looking to buy a tractor and after researching and seeing the l3302, i learned about the yanmar....nice

[@TractorBobs]

Check out my latest video on the Yanmar YT3!

[@qzorn4440]

wow, very nice... i have been using a rx6620 kioti 66hp with a brush hog, works very well... and have an older yanmar... it always starts and runs great.. thanks...:)

[@PJ-si2po]

Yanmar as more advances hydraulics and there direct injection engines are some of the world best Thanks for the instructive review

[@thomasjacks936]

Just purchased the YT235C (Cab with heat/air). $34,900 (FEB 2024). No doubt an increase in $$ compared to his video, 3 years ago.

[@rockiemountin7535]

Yanmar makes great equipment and engines

[@utubota5522]

my first tractor was a Yanmar 220D. It is still in use today, and I suspect is over 50 years old. I do have a Yanmar dealer nearby. I bought the L2501 Kubota because of the 0% financing. I would like a few more hp, as that is the primary limit I have reached on the L2501. I have had to make multiple mods on the tractor to make it work for me: brush guard, canopy, front and rear hydraulics, floor mats, better seat, and right side handle (which is optional). I prefer the hydro pedal on the Kubota, but I think the decision to locate the loader control the way they did is terrible. I plan on remoting my loader controller to the right fender. I have received criticism in the past as others have said that I bought a utility and I should not expect more. I point to the Yanmar as a counter argument. My Kubota is just about depreciated, and I will probably take a look at the Yanmar. Thanks

[@normandong4479]

Yanmar does look & sound impressive at a competitive price. A Yanmar T35 w a cab would hit the sweet spot in terms of power, torque and features for a 0.5 to 5 acre use, home or farm. One basic question is the Yanmar less costly because the frame or steel is a lesser grade or is it comparable to Kubota or John Deere? A tractor needs to be durable and reliable, working in possibly in tough terrain and weather. Any response on frame, quality and grade of steel?

[@therealmccoy9031]

It’s less cost because it’s all made and designed in house. John Deere has to buy the Yanmar diesel for example

[@storemannc]

Can u upgrade from the Hydro to a Sync Shuttle on either one?

[@ernestmorellsr7929]

Ok, I am not your tractor Bob, although my nickname is Bob, I believe the demonstration would've been more convincing had it been done in a open field so that the buyers could get a better understanding/ action/picture of each machine in motion.

[@SNeal5966]

Why are the front tires on backwards on the Kubota?

[@raymondtovar3774]

front tires on backwards on kubota ?

[@mitchellkasdin1899]

You’ll get more on the backend when selling? Better dealer network on the Kubota. Kubota nickel and dimes you for the options, where as Yanmar and Kioti have better standard features. Just my $.02. I want a backhoe so the prices get close to $40k once you get accessories and implements

[@cutchopweld5717]

I got hit with that same bullcrap when I bought my LS 5 years ago. The green and Orange dealers went on and on how I should spend $6k more for alot less tractor, weight, lift, warranty because they said I would get so much more for it when I sell it. My answer was simple...I don't plan on selling it! 5 yrs on and the best decision I made buying a tractor. Couldn't be happier with my LS. I do like the new Yanmars though. Great looking tractor

[@mitchellkasdin1899]

@@cutchopweld5717 the LS5 is a compact tractor? Horsepower rating? I don’t see them on their website… what attachments do you have and it’s for a farm 10-20 acres?

[@keithdunnivan8099]

Does the yanmar have a dual function loader valve?

[@hiteck007]

I ended up choosing the TYM T265 over all the others because of the most standard features & most importantly it also has turning brakes that none of the others had in this size.

[@deanbarr5740]

Really a great honest review. I'm pretty impressed with the Yanmar Tractor. Can you get them with a geared transmission, or shuttle shift? I prefer them over the Automatic.

[@TractorBobs]

That reply was exactly right.

[@boreyseang521]

@@Ooooopppsss .. . 🤢💩😊 ឪ ផន

[@preppinainteasy9965]

Shuttle maybe!!I've always been gear driven but the hydro will grow on you,I promise..Especially if you move material,cutting it doesn't matter geared is fine...My taste anyways I won't go back..

[@boatdesigner12]

Better engine and lifting capacity. Smoother faster hydraulics. Hands down YANMAR.

[@JJKHaywood]

Great review!

[@88ranchok]

The cab option is about $6,500 for the Kubota I priced it out when I bought one I have a 2020

[@markcole6475]

I’ve bought 2 kubota tractors over the years! Only to upgrade to more HP and hydrostat. I’m sure Yanmar is a decent tractor but not much dealer support in my area! Resale value is better with kubota just like JD. My recent purchase is a 3902 and ergonomics have improved slightly but most of the time it’s all a matter of getting use to what you have! Sounds like your bias to Yanmar? Which is fine but haven’t heard much about that brand !

[@ericstewart7889]

Can you compare the SA324/424 with the comparable kubota?

[@TractorBobs]

I sure will try my friend! Stay tuned!

[@mikeallen719]

Can't find a yt235 near that price

[@doomman700]

Yanmar is a good machine, but come time to resell the kubota will fetch more $$, in my experience worth the extra up front based on dealer availability

[@kdegraa]

dooman700 buy a second hand Yanmar.

[@TheZebulonPike]

If you price a new l3301 hydrostat now with ROPS, 4x4, with loader and bucket the list is over $30k

[@HangNguyen-ty7zv]

How much for yanma

[@ElvinoMarqs]

Check Hinomoto HM255 with yanmar engine, a great tractor 2022

[@nervousordo]

I paid $21,900 for my "premium" L3301 with FEL in July of 2019. And at that time I didn't know about the 20% Equine discount. I just sold it on Craigslist and bought a MX5400 (premium features) for $32k including rear remotes, 3rd function, filled rear tires, heavy duty FEL, and quick hitch. Never considered another tractor brand as Kubota is, IMO, the Lexus of tractors for reliability and quality. That and the price of a Yanmar is not far off of the price of a Kubota.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Does it have tilt stearing,console mounted loader valve,seat suspension more than 3/4", ground lever fueling,right side step,horn? My MX5200 Does Not but my Massey-fergus Certainly DOES. This Yanmar BEATS this Kuboa BAD. Case in point Kubota has the "Best Dealer Presents " of the two hands down, plus the loaders are SO WEAK- they will never break. Kubota only comes out on top with their backhoe attachments Almost every time. Kubota are 15% over-priced compaired to features of other brands-- but they do about have the best "longevity " to the competition--presently. Maybe the best warrenty but l don't know mine's 5years old & 825hrs young & ZERO problems.

[@nervousordo]

@@donaldstrishock3923 None of what you mentioned is a must have and just bells and whistles to dress up an inferior tractor. Right now using a 20% equine discount I would find it hard to believe the Yanmar, or any other brand except JD, would be far off in price of a Kubota. Would you rather drive a Toyota or Chrysler for reliability?

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Just CAN'T compete with the Luv you have for YOUR orange kubota & lemon toyota. My " ruster-duster" was my first ride ,drove it with pride,made in USA, for USA, by USA UAW workers. toyota is a good car for the japanzee's. Export some more of your "free" money. Best to ride your horse .

[@nervousordo]

@@donaldstrishock3923 You do realize that Toyota has factories in the US? And that most "American" brands have parts from other countries? 🤣

[@donaldstrishock3923]

@@nervousordo foreign enterprises haul 55%of the money-costs of autos back to the home base orgines. Our derelict outsourcing has "shot ourselves in the foot" for way too long. The bean counters & paper-shuffelers ,& corporate tachticions,money-handelers,financiers make up 75% of what our outsourced commodities get priced at. So why let all your money fly away "across the pond"? The REAL production price of even our auto's built here is Only 30% of what we pay----hard to believe-had to dig deep to find this out. Foreign autos are built,shipped here,sold & the REAL PROFET is even higher. In our Great USA 10% of the people do 90% of the REAL WORK. The rest are "rideing" off the producers or fuddling with sales or paper shuffling dutys of some sort. A good average car's Real price is about 6000.oo$. A average pick-up's production's cost is Only 7500.oo$ -- 9500.oo$; the Rest gets "Jacked-up" through sales,distribution,advertising, marketing & mostly FINANCING. And yes l have 3 foreign tractors, a kubota,& 2 Massey-ferguson's( they are under 70hp)--- it Shames me to BUY ANYTHING foreign Built or BRANDED. This is the crazy-lazy world we live in. Thanks for the reply & happy safe tractoring.

[@danstevens2204]

What do you mean by “there is a clutch on the Kubota”?

[@javabean215]

On the Kubota L series you have to press the clutch to start the engine; and you have to press the clutch to engage the PTO. The PTO begins to spin as you release the clutch. I can't for the life of me figure out how Kubota expects you to use those split brakes with the same foot that operates the treadle pedal, though.

[@SNeal5966]

I am disappointed that Kubota dropped the mid PTO option for the L series tractors. I think this was a really bad move on their part, and has excluded them from my search since I want Mid mower and front snowblower options.

[@porkyfedwell]

Why am I seeing YT235 in 2024 being $35,000, nowhere near $22,000? Did prices really go up that much?

[@TractorBobs]

$3500 should be for the cab version

[@USCGCoasttoast]

mined cost 26 with taxes L3901 two years ago

[@timtwing5886]

The Kubota has just over 1100 lb lift capacity and the yanmar has 1300 lb lift capacity. The Kubota lifts to 94 in and the yanmar lifts to 84 in. Now what would be one reason why the anmar has a higher lift capacity? Cuz it can't lift as high! So many people look at motor lift capacity like it's telling the whole story about a loader but yet a lot of people don't realize how those numbers are manipulated. 1300 lb on paper but I guarantee that yanmar can't lift 1300 lb to Max height and dump it into the back of a truck!

[@donaldstrishock3923]

All these "max numbers" are at Max pivot pin hight with NO atachment on the loader arms at all. Small Kubota & John-Deere tractor loaders are the "weekest" on the market. The loaders themselves are great builds ,BUT have small lift cylinders, low pressure-low volume pumps ---all perhaps just for saftey & relability.

[@darrennix9938]

I just got a quote on these 2 tractors last week. Kubota $25K and Yanmar $30K. Exact same 2 tractors in this video.🤔

[@TractorBobs]

Video is more than a year old, prices have changed.

[@darrennix9938]

@@TractorBobs I understand prices can change within a year. But I'm confused by the contrast of the price differences now and basically a flip with Yanmar being much more expensive.

[@whiz3528]

Kubota tractors are 100% Kubota from front to rear. Most other tractors are 2nd party parts. Their insurance covers all types of accidents which others do not.

[@offplanetevent]

Not true.

[@charlesreed6404]

JD and kubota are out. Paying way too much for the name. Concider a video comparing the YT235 with a Kioti CK3510SE.

[@youngsterjoey9038]

yanmar engines are unbeatable

[@patrick5507]

listen, I like yanmar tractors, but your fuel efficiency explanation was some BS! on the farm that 3-gallon difference is a big deal... both the kubota and yanmar have industry-leading diesel engines.

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

YANMAR - E - KUBOTA : TRATORES : MUITO : BOM !!! SERVIÇOS : PLANTIO : PEQUENOS : MUITO : MALEAVEL : : TRAÇÃO : 4x4 : Rodas : Muito : Bom : Em Terreno : Alagados !!! É !!! Um Diferencial !!! : Maior : Confiabilidades : Trabalho !!! Tratores ; Médio - Pequenos !!! Ótimo !!! Trabalho : Yanmar - e - Kubota . ...

[@alfredfleming3289]

Big problem….no dealerships. Big noise about a company that has just a sprinkling of outlets. I’m not buying a tractor that doesn’t even have a single outlet in Alberta.

[@marksullivan57]

I like made in America kubota .

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Kubota are NOT made in "america". Bolting on the fenders doesn't mean "Made in the USA ". Although the loaders & backhoe attachment's ARE! Have a 6 year-old kubota MX52 00 and its CLEARLY made in Osaka Japan on the serial # badge !

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

YANMAR DIESEL MOTOR ; TRATORES ; TEM SUAS CARACTERISTICAS DE CADA FABRICANTE ; FORMATO ; DESIGNER ; OUTROS ITENS FABRICANTE TEM EXPERIENCIAS!!! LONGAS DATAS !!!! YANMAR DIESEL ...............

[@obnoeyobob4828]

Yanmar

[@WaltWW]

Price has gone up by over 50% in just 2 years 😬

[@javabean215]

I wish the Yanmar came with split brakes. And I can't for the life of me figure out how Kubota expects you to use the split brakes with the right foot while it's operating the treadle pedal.

[@arvbergstedt3303]

You need both feet on one side of tractor. Darn tough to do when you’re older. We tried JD and Kobuta at a 25 acre college campus some years ago. We bought the Deere because of that brake treddle poor design on the orange one. Plus cab was top shelf on the Deere 32 hp

[@javabean215]

Anyone whose ever seen me dance knows that I have two left feet. Getting both of them on the right side of the tractor.... ;)

[@ryanwindham2997]

Here I am 3 years later and the Yanmar yt235 starts at $29,500 😖

[@jfarmer9808]

A yanmar will always get you home

[@USCGCoasttoast]

cab is aftermarket

[@Rusty-Metal]

Kubota are so overrated. I'll take the yanmar all day long.

[@montybolinger6383]

Who beat the shit out of the grill on the Kubota at 9:09 , that thing has at least 3+ holes ripped in the grill. Fire that operator now. Both of these tractors have DEF,, that's a deal breaker for me. BIG, BIG $$ down the road.

[@TractorBobs]

The previous owner of the tractor. Also the tractors DO NOT have DEF instead they use a diesel particulate filter.

[@TractorBobs]

Thank you for your comment!

[@montybolinger6383]

@@TractorBobs yes you are correct,,,,, that's true on the DEF/DPF issue on these tractors. They still have regeneration and when the DPF unit plugs or fails dig deep folks,,, $3500 plus. Still a deal breaker for me I'll just keep on using my NH TC45DA and KUB 1750.

[@montybolinger6383]

@@TractorBobs thanks for the correction in my wrong terminology. 🤣

[@chief1193]

I have been looking at tractors, Mahindra blows everybody away!

[@pctatc66]

As long as you're happy that's all that matters. From what I've read, Mahindra's cause nothing but headaches for their owners.

[@TractorBobs]

Cheif119 thank you for your comment sir, I hope you're enjoying the channel.

[@roflstomps324]

@@pctatc66 yep. My neighbor would agree. He's had it for a little over a year and he has blown five cylinders, a backhoe hydraulic hose, his gas cap (?), and dented the fuck out of his hood. The dealer said not to come back. His warranty has been voided.

[@tractorben]

Hi Chief119, I sell both the Yanmar line and the Mahindra line. Mahindra has some strong points like overall lift capacity, weight, and the mCRD. With that said, Yanmar’s quality and lower cost of proper maintenance along with better parts availability make it a tremendous value. The Yanmars are a more premium unit in every class, sure you pay a little more on the 35hp by comparison it’s worth it if you enjoy ergonomics and a lower decibel at the operators station. Just an opinion based on dealing both brands daily.

[@sideskraft]

@@pctatc66 Had mine for four years and no issues. Built far better than Kubota or Deere (companies run by bean counters). Branson and Tym make great machines too.