Why aren't YANMAR TRACTORS very popular?

Why aren't YANMAR TRACTORS very popular?
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[@hhamilton1970]

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[@rogered5499]

I have a Yanmar SA424 (24HP). Had it 4 years. Love it, very powerful for the size and price.

[@garylittle8985]

I bought a SA425 last December with loader, backhoe attachment and loaded tires.i love this tractor. I have a dealer about 20 miles from me. I looked at mahindra, kubota, and deere. Deere was several thousand dollars more with same equipment. Kubota was higher also, mahindra close in price, but further away. Yanmar has the best warranty of all of them. I do own 1 kubota, 1990 model 2 wheel drive. No power steering. Great tractor, but i needed loader and a backhoe. I have no regrets buying this tractor at all. P.S. i was raised in a "Green" family, but when the green comes out of my pocket, i go with the most bang for the buck.

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

Yanmar is a Japanese company so it costs more in labor to produce Yanmar tractors. The equipment is top tier and Yanmar has an impeccable pedigree having invented the first small diesel agricultural engines. They’ve been building diesel engines longer than Kubota, over 100 years. Yanmar and Kubota build the best transmissions in the tractor industry with Yanmar’s iHMT and Kubota’s HST+. Not to mention, Yanmar engines power half the tractor, construction, and marine diesel industry.

[@hhamilton1970]

👍

[@orion3267]

Kubota is Japanese too out of Osaka. It’s just that Kubota introduced their tractors before Yanmar. While Yanmar was supplying all of the other companies with their engines. Yanmar just waited too long to get in the field. I love mine.

[@cogentdynamics]

Having been a 30year Kubota owner (a happy one too) I purchased a new Yanmar 325 this spring and am super pleased with it! I wanted another Kubota but after shopping I found the Yanmar to have a unique set of features of size, lift capacity and HP (I wanted a under 25hp for the standard injection and without the exhaust filter). I have 1200 lb lift, a mid mount mower and all the stuff I wanted. I am super impressed so far (40+ hours). The mower deck alone was far superior to the Kubota one on a “B” series as it is a fabricated heavy deck with all three spindles belt driven and none of that direct to gearbox blade drive stuff. Also I needed a drive over deck to accommodate my covered parking situation. The engine, transmission and axle housings are beautiful heavy cast iron castings. I’m not thrilled by the plastic hood but accessibility is good. Perfect tractor for me and $7,000 less than the B series Kubota which most closely met my needs but didn’t have a mower deck I liked and was rated 20% less lift capacity. Thanks for the Yanmar content video!

[@neilkratzer3182]

Also everyone forgets that the late 70's through to the 90's john deere used yanmars. One thing about yanmar, they use less fuel for same horsepower than kubota. Thats been my experience in having many different ones.

[@ejesoriginal]

I'm currently looking for a subcompact tractor and have went down the rabbit hole - if you know, you know. I would love to be able to buy a Yanmar, but my biggest problem is the lack of dealers. My nearest dealer is 155 miles away and in another state. In fact, there is no Yanmar tractor dealer in my state (Kansas) according to the dealer locator. It is important, in my opinion, to have a dealer that is much closer than that so they can address problems and provide support as quick as possible.

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

Hank buddy, good video, the integrated hydro mechanical transmission (iHMT) on the YT series is a scaled down CVT that you’ll find in big ag tractors. It’s primary benefits are that it A) puts power to the ground like a gear transmission and B) offers on the fly speed/rpm change with a single button press on the loader stick. So when you drive into a pile hit the button for slower speed/more power, click it again for more speed/less power when transporting material. You’ll notice in the specs the YT347/359 put a lot more power to the PTO than tractors with a regular HST. The offset rear axle on the YT gives it more ground clearance than a straight axle. The Yanmar YT series is the most advanced compact tractor on the market but it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. The YT series seems expensive on the surface, but when you compare it with other tractors including two rear remotes it’s competitive in price. Plus, no one else has the iHMT. The YM series is Yanmar’s budget line made in India to lower the cost, shuttle shift only. Thanks for the video and you should test drive a YT series and let us know what you think. Cheers.

[@tylercruit6261]

Excellent comment. I own a YT347 and love it. I paid 32,500 new in 2020. Added Yanmar 3rd function kit myself later. Was around 1100 from dealer. A 3rd rear remote kit was available so added that too.

[@Tomquik1]

The YM series tractors are gear driven clutch tractors. The YT series is a Hydrostatic transmission. Not everyone wants a hydrostatic transmission. The YM is not a “cheaper low budget tractor made in India” All Yanmar tractors are assembled at Yanmar's U.S. headquarters in Georgia. It depends on what you are using your tractor for when choosing between an hydrostatic and a manual transmission. Each one has its pros and cons in certain circumstances. I myself have a YM342A with just over 50 hours and my father in law has a SA325 with the backhoe and hydrostatic transmission with 90 plus hours. Both very nice and dependable tractors

[@browndawg5872]

i have one, a yz27, with 550 hrs,1984 and it needs front wheel drive. it starts when it's cold, gets around the woods good. a real gem

[@roycebraman4311]

I bought a YT235 last year and have put 300hrs on it with absolutely no issues. I have a grapple, stump digger, 2-bottom plow, 6ft brush cutter, and a back blade. I had 3rd, 4th and 5th functions added by the factory, have used all of the equipment above.

[@hhamilton1970]

nice

[@therealmccoy9031]

Love my 235 as well

[@rirebel6029]

Yanmar are amazing diesel engines that all best remembered major brand small tractors ran I'm them. There mini excavators are great and that wranglestar guy put his yanmar tractor to the test all the time and it seems like a tough little tractor , I think them not having many dealers around really scares people away from them

[@coreysmith2774]

I bought a 223 with a box blade and backhoe for my 8 acres, which I use to clear cedar and postoak stumps for pasture use. It can take about an hour, but I can fully remove a 12-14" diameter oak stump with the backhoe. The eastern cedars take around 5 minutes. Along with the box blade, it's made quite an improvement on my land. Very pleased with my purchase.

[@DougBittinger]

My two cents worth: when researching SCUTS for my first purchase I loved the Yanmar and it was my top runner until the local dealer closed and I found the next nearest was a prohibitive distance away. That broke the deal for me -- thinking that I'd have to transport it to the dealer for required maintenance. I learned later that is not the case, but I already had a tractor by then.

[@orion3267]

I got the SA 425 with backhoe, loader, pallet forks and snowplow back in March. Love it. I’m in Shenandoah Valley Virginia and the Yanmars and Kubotas run around the same price. But the dealer is just a few miles from me, the 10 year warranty and veteran discount was attractive together and it was the right time for me. They’re both Japanese companies but I think the Kubota is just more of a settled name right now even though Yanmar has made the engines for other tractors forever. Give it time, they’ll come around. P.S. I was contemplating getting the grapple for moving logs on my property but the cost of the attachment and running the third hydraulic wasn’t feasible at the time. The forks work just as good if you line up on it right. My entire property is wooded so I pondered for a good while before I decided not to get the grapple. Either way, it’s a fine tractor and already did my first scheduled maintenance on it. Thanks for the video.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on 👍

[@tx223]

I’ve had my YT359 cab and have just loved mine. I have not lacked power and the engine starts right up even in cold weather. I only know of two dealerships in Texas and one in Oklahoma near my area, but they are a few hours away. Kubota and JD are plentiful here, but the idea of a Japanese-made quality engine and transmission sold me.

[@hhamilton1970]

They are nice tractors

[@97TRAKIN]

I have the exact model tractor that's in this video's thumbnail and I do not regret my purchase. The equivalent JD would've cost over $1,000 more WITHOUT a loader. I also have a compact JD that was manufactured by Yanmar for JD so I don't consider them a apples to apples comparison even though JD specified some of their own proprietary designs/parts on it, like the *aluminum* rear trans-axle. My Yanmar is equipped with a steel rear diff.

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video.

[@TxGuitarPlayer]

One of the best if not the best tractor out there. No Better engine than a Yanmar

[@lonleary7651]

The rod you wondered about is a form of protection for the hydraulic lines.

[@nfavor]

Growing up we owned both Kubota and Yanmar. I always considered the Yanmar to be the higher quality product. Kubuta was "good enough" but the Yanmar were nicier. The feeling that I got was "good enough" was enough to win market share. As Kubota increased their market share they started to move slightly up market vs where they were in the past.

[@markwebb6593]

I have a Yanmar SA425. Purchased new July 2023. 24HP. Previously owned a John Deeere 2305. The Yanmar is such a better built and well designed tractor. Cannot beat the 10 year warranty. Paid $19,800. Much less than the equivalent John Deere. Everything for servicing oil and filters very easy to access compared to the Deere. I researched various makes and models before purchasing and found more lift and capacities on the Yanmar. So far I would buy it again!

[@waldo5661]

Bought a ym342 and love it. Installed the summit 3rd function kit. Works circles around the kubota and JD of similar size for alot less money. Only thing i would suggest to the dealers are some blue loctite. Other than that its a awesome machine.

[@mike-yx7zd]

A temperature gauge would be nice

[@waldo5661]

Yes, and a drain hole in the seat

[@calsbarn5996]

I bought a used YM240 with 2 wheel drive that was built in 1975. I got it in 1985 with 250 hours showing but, based on its condition, I suspect it was really 1250 hrs. I turned it over once and it now shows 500 - so probably 2500 hrs. It has a front loader that gets used a lot more than I thought it would and a rototiller, leveling blade, 3 point mower, and a 16” plow. With one exception engine maintenance has consisted of putting fuel in and changing oil every so often. The one exception was when I changed the fuel filter and a piece of the old filter got left in thus causing the new one to warp the plastic filter when hot and cut off the fuel. Pulled out that extra piece and everything went back to normal. Other than that, I’ve broken a couple front spindles because of carrying loaders full of dirt over soft ground (I suspect they didn’t really expect this 2 wheel drive version to be used with a front loader - at least not by sane people) and last year I brazed a couple pin holes near the muffler to tailpipe joint. I guess after 49 years I might need a new muffler soon. Yeah, the maintenance on this thing is killing me 🤪.

[@jimsweeney25]

I have a Yanmar mini excavator and love it, so when I was shopping for a new tractor, I looked for a Yanmar tractor, but couldn't find one. Called my dealer and was told they didn't sell tractors. Finally gave up and bought a TYM and so far have been happy with it!

[@steveprice4779]

I have a JD 970 that I bought new in 1995 and it has a Yanmar 35 hp. It has been Bullet proof. No issues and I'll never sell it. But I wanted a new Cab tractor for winter work. A new Yanmar dealer had just recently opened in the last year just 8 miles up the road from me.... they had a new Yanmar Cab that I wanted but it was very expensive and they wouldn't discount it a dime. So out the door I went. Stopped at the TYM dealer and they made me a good deal on a similar Cab tractor so I wrote a check and they delivered it to me the next day. My JD was not too happy to be sharing the heated barn with a Red tractor but JD realized he doesn't have to go out in the snow anymore and he's happy.

[@mudgrippmike3489]

Hank, that steel bar in front of the pwr steering ram is a guard for protection, since the rod is in front of the axle....

[@JeffGeorgalas]

I was considering a Yanmar before I bought my Kioti. The only reason I didn't buy one is because the largest tractor they make is 59HP, and I wanted something larger in frame size as well as more HP. I'll tell you this much, they probably have the best transmissions in the business. VERY good transmissions. One other potential downside to buying a Yanmar, is that their dealer network isn't as large as most other manufacturers, so if you have an issue, you may have trouble finding a dealer to service it for you.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on.

[@gowelding]

we're a dealer in South-Central Kentucky. Anytime you are in our area, swing by and we can go over everything Yanmar and make it fun too!

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on👍

[@utubota5522]

I had an old Yanmar, which is still in service today, just not with me. I wish I had bought Yanmar instead of Kubota. I think you get more tractor for the money. I have a dealer within 30 min. I bought the Kubota L series, and over the last few years upgraded the seat, installed 3rd function and two sets of rear hydraulics, a canopy, improved the loader, installed floor mats, and more. The point is: for the same money I would have purchased most of those mods as standard on a Yanmar. Thanks for the video.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing

[@hhamilton1970]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another neat video on tractors. I must admit I do not see a lot of this brand around. Your video showed it is a nice tractor. Just depends what you need and want. Thanks for showing us these tractors Hank. The Iowa Farm Boy.

[@hhamilton1970]

Thank you very much!

[@mikefowler1313]

You made alot of comments I wish I could help with. Yanmar is cheaper than Kubota and deere. Fact as I shopped. I actually remember sending you a msg asking you to stop by that dealer. Literally been a Yanmar dealer for a few months now. The bar up front infront of the steering arm is to protect the ram.

[@sizemorec1]

Looks like a well built tractor thanks for the video!

[@hughhead9079]

Living in Georgia that is an "at-will" employment state, we have a TON of foreign assembly "factories" that essentially uncrate foreign tractors and put US tires and other bits on them to then send on to retailers. Yanmar is really odd though. They haven't broken through the good old boy network of small town tractor retailers. There are more "gray market" Yanmar tractors that are essentially the cheaper and simpler (and good) smaller Yanmars around. The YT series Yanmar high end machine has a hybrid "mechanical and hydro" type transmission that is pretty cool, but also means you are beholden to a Yanmark service center for ANY work on it. The EVO store in Acworth is interesting. It's a combo retail and corporate office and training corporate building. There are 2 other nearby retailers selling Yanmar tractors, excavators and ATVs, but they are mixed with other brands (not a dedicated "Yanmar dealer"). Bottom line, good tractor product. But distribution retailers fighting for attention and losing IMO. Meanwhile, Deere sells Yanmar engines in almost all their compacts under 70hp. [updated post after finding a couple of Yanmar tractor dealers w/in driving distance.]

[@ArrowPestService]

NICE VIDEO, THANKS HANK FOR THE INFO!

[@hhamilton1970]

😁

[@aafarm1652]

Our local Yanmar dealer is selling a bunch of tractors. They are decent tractors! I did a video for my channel on these tractors myself and what I thought about them.

[@kellywilson8440]

This tractor brand and TYM were my top 2 picks just no dealers close here in Ohio , I ended up with the RK 25 which i really like , I like the placement of the fuel tank on the yanmar and thats my biggest dislike on the RK 25 its a pain to fuel up , Good video !

[@stevemartinez6757]

They look like some good machines. I'm not real crazy about how the fuel tank hangs off the side like it does. On the one hand fueling it from 5 gallon cans is probably a lot easier than other tractors, but the tank just looks too "exposed" for my liking.

[@jasonandtishmills9972]

I bought a SA 425 back in May. $18,500.00 delivered with filled tires. Absolutely love it. I have about 25 hours on it. Mostly been using a box blade and a stump bucket to clean up on 16 acres of hilly land in Sylacauga, Alabama.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on👍

[@noonerstrickland1743]

Great overview of the Yanmar. At the end of the video, you sounded like Elvis belting out Unchained Melody. Take care of yourself bff.

[@hhamilton1970]

😂

[@TF856]

I don't see the Mechanical Parallel Linkage on any of those loaders. I would also be curious to see which ones have either an independent clutch or a two-stage clutch. And those big things on the rear axles are gear reduction final drives so there's more torque at the wheel and less torque on the powertrain for less wear on the powertrain. Other Japanese tractors have those also. I would also require the loader control to be on the fender for more accurate control and also allows access to get on and off from either side. I have been using my in-laws 25-year-old Yanmar YM 187 d for several months and I pretty much like it except it lacks a few features that I would prefer to have. Theirs has the power shift on the dashboard that I like. But it does not have power steering or a two-stage clutch. I also don't like the tensioners on the three-point hitch. They are turnbuckles which are a pain in the butt!

[@davidguntren4487]

The Yanmars made in the 70's were outstanding

[@tyrrellroach5872]

It’s the availability. The closest dealer from me is 2 hrs away. But Kabota is in the same boat as of last year. John Deere and bobcat are the only two I know of with in a half hour from my place of business

[@joeklosky]

Love your channel, I have the ym347, only difference between ym is its clutch not transaxle, John deere used complete yanmar engines and drivetrains for years, bullet proof

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on👍 thanks

[@pc5569]

The rotary switch on the right fender of the YM359 looked like the IHMT control. That is a nice transmission if that is what it was

[@saddlemade]

That's exactly what it is

[@pennylessplantation]

Those large axle housings look like portal axles. The axle comes from the pumpkin into a gear meshed with another gear and short axle going into the hub. Typically see them in Humvee’s and Mercedes Unimogs vertically to gain ground clearance whereas the center of the axle coming from the pumpkin is higher than the center of the hub instead of directly into the center of the hub. Typically very strong too.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on

[@freepatriot6313]

My JD 2520R series tractor has that portal axle too. As well as some more larger Deeres.

[@johnirwin1837]

I think they are really gear reductions for more torque.

[@freepatriot6313]

@@johnirwin1837 ...That plus planetary gears that make the axle much...much stronger.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@johnirwin1837most portals do have gear reduction.

[@raywhiten3064]

Expensive versus Kioti or LS, cheaper vs JD or Kubota, at least in my area. I bought an SA425 based on a cast iron frame, with the same engine i would have bought in a JD, with a 10 year warranty, for cheaper. One huge problem for a lot of people is Yanmar's dealer network is somewhat spotty. I happen to have Yanmar dealers within 10 miles of home and our cabin, but there are chunks of the country where you've gotta pass 4 other tractor dealers to get to your closest Yanmar shop.

[@rowdyparker7330]

Love my 223. Issues I see in the SA line is promoting their products. TTWT is John Deere, GWT is for summit and Kubota or JD, and Tony’s Tractor Adventures is for TYM. We need a dedicated yanmar guy to get the word out. Also the SA series is Proprietary quick attach.

[@hhamilton1970]

Yeah I know they had Wranglerstar for a while but he didn't really show the tractor that much.

[@chesterinflorida1567]

@@hhamilton1970 Hank, work out a deal with Yanmar and become their spokesperson. A get a YT359, and I bet sales will skyrocket for this company. They make top quality equipment. Just needs to be seen more. Most people don’t even realize they have tractors to compete with the Kubotas and John Deers etc.

[@kymw7833]

Hey Hank the Yanmar engines are very popular in small excavators chain trench diggers stump munchars and welders generators ,here in Australia . Kym Adelaide

[@hhamilton1970]

for sure. Thanks!

[@mike-yx7zd]

The metal bar in front of the tie rod is to protect the tie rod, Kubota gets a lot of criticism from Deere for putting the tie rod in front of the axle. Yanmar also puts it in front of the axle but guards them with that metal stick.

[@jeffschaefer4579]

I have a YT359 cab. Had an LX4900 first and traded up to the 359. When I traded up I got 500.00 less than what I paid for it and had it 4 years, and no they didn't gouge me list on new one. I could sell it outright now and get the same or more for it as when new. Ohio has numerous dealers, certainly not as many as deere or kubota. Everyone has their opinions as to whether our not they like the color scheme but I think they're sharp. The knob is for ground speed and RPM settings, and on the loader handle you can change between 2 presets. One say when you are brush hogging and another for loader work. Oh yeah, I also have an SSA221 for light work. I have 3 family members now that have them as well as 3 buddies since they've seen mine. Not one complaint from any of us, they're bulletproof.

[@hhamilton1970]

Nice!

[@ellobo1326]

I recently purchased a new SA325. I only have 5 hours on it. Plan on taking it to hunting property this fall. I like the 10 year warranty and engine reputation. I will respect its limits as a 24 hp tractor and use my bigger tractor for larger tasks.

[@hhamilton1970]

They seem like good machines👍

[@walt1064]

I would love to have a Yanmar. But like around me there are no reputable service or warranty from the dealers. And the TYM are the same way.

[@mikeg9450]

I know the Yanmar engine's are bulletproof. We have a fleet of approximately 250 reefer units and all have Yanmar diesels in them. They run about 18 hours a day.

[@Supercruiser66]

Good info

[@maxball6388]

My closest dealer sells Kioti, Kubota and Yanmar. The SA series is very nice, but 2 range hydro and some proprietary loader quick connect. Very affordable. Jump up to YT machine and the price is sky high especially for the cab. I got my Kioti CK2620se cab for about the same price as the YT235 with no cab. Not apples to apples but…..

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on

[@troyaiken3623]

I've got an original yanmar tractor pops bought new in 85 and now is pushing 10,000 hrs!!!!!! It's a 336d (34hp) 4x4 the front axle is the only weak link,BUT we've used it commercial since day 1. We should have loaded back tires and put wheel weights on rear. One clutch and motor was never opened up.

[@dtraywick27]

I'm north of bham and probably because of no dealerships. Now about 20 yrs ago, a bunch of places popped up selling the rebuild gray market yanmars. It's kinda like Mahindra, they make a good tractor, but same thing, most of the dealerships closed down or changed over.

[@jodywadkins8992]

recently bought a yt 347 and love it

[@BissellMapleFarm]

I have been wondering this myself!!! For years!!

[@hhamilton1970]

They're nice tractors

[@projectswithjw]

I've only seen yanmars that had a yanmar quick attach system or pin on. Nice to see SSQA on it. Any brand that doesn't use SSQA these days are definitely not looking out for consumers best interest.

[@hhamilton1970]

For sure

[@user-sv7bk8ef7b]

I tested the 223 because I would love to buy a Yanmar, but being short it was ergonomically not a good fit for me. I also found it to be very jerky, slow, and has a really hard stop when taking your foot off the gas. I also tested a bobcat 1025 and wow, what a difference, so much more comfortable, smooth and fast. Tested JD 1025 too and it was comparable but $6000 more. Sat on a Branson 2400H and guess the sales guy wasn't too interested in selling it because he didn't offer a test ride. The price point of yanmar and bobcat is quite different from JD of course. For my needs I'm leaning towards the bobcat, and a plus, it is the lowest price. (I owned a JD 770 for a much larger property for 23 years and had some issues but overall was a good 33HP tractor.) Don't forget accessibility to the dealer for parts and service.

[@user-kb3zf3rj1b]

Super 👍

[@reloadnorth7722]

I live in North East Ontario Canada. The market for these machines are slim. Mostly Deere, Massey, Kubota and some Kioti. I had no idea Yanmar made these. I know of the Yanmar small excavators and their reliability, so I probably would have given them a serious looking into. We settled with a Massey GC1710. Its not a bad machine.

[@roycebraman4311]

that is the kickstand for the loader, you are correct.

[@hhamilton1970]

👍

[@robertevans7738]

Just purchased a YT 235 with box blade, loader, and grapple.

[@mattharmon3838]

They are great I just bought my second one a 325 its the same engine as a 3032 john deere.

[@drayne3750]

I bought a Yanmar 324 in December 2022 with the 3rd function installed, grapple and delivery to Tennessee for $20,300. The comparable John Deere and Kubota tractors from the local dealers 30 mins away were $5000-$6000 more. I do not think they have a large market share because of their lack of marketing and dealer network. Great tractor

[@hhamilton1970]

Yeah they are nice tractors for sure!

[@gsibertjr]

I think Yanmar is having a hard time reentering the USA market. Back in the 80's they pulled out of USA market and left a pretty nice sized dealer network high and dry. I think they burnt some bridges so to speak. I love my sub compact Yanmar. Cast iron rear differential, (external mounted hydraulic pump, exterior mounted 3-point lift cylinder all make maintenance low cost and easy). Hard to beat the Japanese engineering, Yanmar engines are phenomenal.

[@powderriver2424]

Neighbor has a 24hp Yanmar he loves it, I think it's OK there's a couple minor quirks I dislike, but it's a larger frame size than a JD 1025 for around the same money, another neighbor has one of those, I believe he gave around $20K for the tractor with a loader.

[@henryostman5740]

They are popular, most of the smaller Deere tractors are basically Yanmars. I don't think Deere makes a diesel engine under about 50hp. Problem with this idea is that JD adds its markup to the price and they are generous to themselves. That's why I ended up with a Kubota. Yanmars sell in most of the world under their own name, a good one.

[@hhamilton1970]

Yep

[@barney1941]

i had a 2018 sa-324 loader backhoe hst loved it maybe the engine is a bit loud,other than that i miss that machine, needed the tym t494 to lift logs 1500-2200 lbs

[@hhamilton1970]

👍

[@joegillesp7340]

Do you remember if any of them had an easy to use HST? Maybe the 25hp mini size?

[@kellylee1028]

Yammer builds a lot of the John Deere modles

[@TractorBobs]

Go Yanmar, and Go Hank!

[@ryanmall]

One of the main reasons I bought a Mahindra tractor I looked at a bunch and they are the only one that I know of that has flat fenders so my dog can go for a ride with

[@hhamilton1970]

Lol. That's important 👍

[@ryanmall]

@@hhamilton1970 yeah she's a 80 lb lab she looks ridiculous up there lol

[@hhamilton1970]

I got one of those 😁👍

[@williamfenner9915]

The Indiana Jones grab handle!

[@carltrano1325]

Roll tide. The more I see the more I like the yanmar

[@Mauser304]

I owned one. Never again. It spent more time in the shop in the first two years than I had it.

[@thedoghouse1795]

I past that dealership twice a week

[@cooterdixie]

As a Yanmar dealer in Southern Alabama, I believe the reason they arent as popular is a combo of a few things. The Yanmar dealers in USA havent been around that long. The lack of dealerships. Like you said, Covid, and of course Biden's crappy economy with insane interest rates right now. You would be shocked how many people come in here and have never ever heard of Yanmar Tractors. They always say "The boat engine people?...lol. Last year I was selling everything I could get in stock, quickly, but keeping them in stock during covid was challenging. This year, Im fully stocked, but not getting near the sales I had last year. Anyway. If you are in the market for a Yanmar Tractor here in the South. Come see me at Elberta Hardware, in Elberta Al (A little shameless advertising never hurt anyone...lol)

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on. 👍

[@cartmanrlsusall]

You have it right on everything but Biden

[@ogles824]

A few years ago my dad bought a brand new subcompact John Deere and when he brought it home I looked it over and come across the ID tag it was actually a Yanmar. The block also had the Yanmar name cast into it. I went to the Yanmar website and looked at their tractors and it was rather obvious the John Deere’s were nothing more than a Yanmar tractor with green paint. They sell a lot more Yanmar’s than you think.

[@hhamilton1970]

They are nice tractors

[@jamesbristow5740]

I can tell you that there are folks with Montana Tractors that can't find parts for 15 year old machines that would be leery of a machine whose company may or may not stick around to support parts. Same with LS, Branson, Kioti. I bought too big a Kubota at 34 hp for my current one acre, but when I find the piece of land I end up on, I won't be needing something else unless it's a second machine. I bought mine planning for 40 years of work and repairs.

[@pmaint1]

Kioti isn't going anywhere they've been around quite awhile! And TYM bought Branson they aren't going anywhere either. They are only expanding .

[@chauvinemmons]

They made great machines but if they leave the US market people are screwed. I have an old YM model that is absolutely a beast lm making many parts for it myself.

[@MCCN717]

I truly think that if the front wheels an Tires should be a slightly larger than 8 x16 an all compact tractors would awesome to own

[@mikefowler1313]

I have a 22 ym347. Bought for a reason

[@rirebel6029]

Whenever you see a paint mark like that on a nut or bolt it is a quality control/ torque spec checked indicator it's not supposed to line up with anything just let's them know it was checked and ok

[@hhamilton1970]

Ah makes sense

[@rookiechevey]

I have never had a problem with my yanmar tractor, very reliable

[@woodylittle9816]

I own 2 identical YM24D 4WD green tractors from the 1970's....they are bullet proof.. Reg shift not sync Four-speed high and low ranges... 2-cylinder engines...the most reliable tractors ever made...they always start right up and very good on fuel....old school simple!

[@tractortyme]

I think their dealership network isn't as widespread for them to have a good representation in the market place. They seem to make nice tractors, but they are pricey. My TYM T474 turned 400h today with no problems since new.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on. I've got 308 on mine. Running strong.

[@AnomadAlaska]

I have Dad's old Yanmar from 1980ish. Can't get parts for it. So it only has one brake - not sketchy at all... LOL

[@thedoghouse1795]

I just left that dealership

[@benw.5606]

Fire!!!!!!!!!!

[@dixie5795]

My JD has a yanmar motor. 22 years old an no problems yet.

[@neilpeachey9294]

Back in the day Yanmar had an agreement with John Deere. John Deere compact tractors were Yanmar’s painted green, hence you don’t see so many Yanmar’s. 655 755 855 955 4100 4110 4115 2320 2520 2720 and probably many more.

[@charliebrockway166]

Bought SA325. Biggest fail is hydraulic capability. Not close to meeting loader lift specs. When lifting heavy load, power steering cuts out. Yanmar says normal - I say dangerous.. They need to go to SSQA - Yanmar quick connect too limited.

[@zacharycoslic1274]

My dad owns a yanmar sa221 and it is a good tractor for sure. It is definitely lacking though in comfort first and foremost the brake is on the same side as the hydro pedals and makes hitting them difficult and for 14000 dollars you get a tractor with no high and low range or even diff lock which is ridiculous I bought a Kubota bx1880 and I am absolutely pleased with it Kubota puts more emphasis on their customers and their needs in my experience and their dealer network is second to none.

[@hhamilton1970]

Interesting about the 221

[@benpluta6187]

I bought a new 221 10 years ago. Over 300 tough hours trouble free so far... I never really needed low range due to being a 4x4. Only got stuck once. I have the loader and 60 in mower deck. Made a drawbar for the three point hitch. Great home owner tractor.

[@kd5inm]

I own an older Yanmar YM180D and I used to be a mechanic at a kubota dealer. I would never buy a kubota. I've seen too many broken ones. Love my Yanmar though. Best thing to come out of Osaka, Japan.

[@lavonminiard5949]

It's a guard for you steering racks is what it looked like

[@JM-sy5qv]

I think their smallest machine didn't have ssqa which I thought was ridiculous enough to not consider it. This was 2020 I don't know if that changed

[@angusblack9900]

It might be to protect the steering rod