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Go lay in that hammock and admire your new tractor, congrats!

They're both very nice tractors, but you'll probably get more for your money with the Yanmar YT. Specifically, with the Yanmar you get dual rear remotes standard, the more advanced and efficient integrated Hydro-Mechanical Transmission (iHMT), and rear tires loaded. Also, the Yanmar has a better...

I used run a pharmaceutical packaging and labeling facility. I became expert at operating and repairing the tablet/capsule dispenser, cotton machine, cap machine, induction sealer, and label machine. One time, we were doing a run of 26,000 bottles and the cotton machine broke. I couldn't stop...

The YT347 is a lot more machine than the economy L4802. It compares more closely to the Kubota Grand L4760. With the Yanmar you get the integrated hydro-mechanical transmission (iHMT), two rear remotes standard, pre-wired third function, and a bunch of other bells and whistles. Yanmar has a...

My advice to Yanmar: 1) Continue expanding marketing and dealer network 2) Offer the YT3 and YM3 series in a standard HST 3) Build a tractor that's in the sweet spot between the YT235 and YT347, ~70in wheelbase, ~3000lb, HST 4) Offer the YT2 in 25hp and 40hp variants My next tractor will be a...

Now if Kubota would get rid of that treadle pedal they’d increase their market share by 10%!

The Massey’s are built in Japan by Iseki, but their loaders are made in China.

I haven’t seen a salesman do a good job of explaining the Yanmar iHMT yet. Not too hard if you study up on it. It was scaled down from big ag tractors.

Does anyone know the wheelbase specification of the Massey 1800M tractors? It’s not listed anywhere on their spec sheets like it is with other manufacturers. I find a 70in wheelbase to be about the perfect size for my property and would like to confirm if the 1800M is close to that. Thanks

Don’t know if you know this, but you can buy the optional cup holder and cubby bin for the left fender. It comes standard on the YM series and the YT cab but not the YT ROPS for some reason. https://www.buyyanmar.com/YT359Y_sub0014_OPTIONAL_266

LOL, I just finished a full mechanical rebuild on it, down to the bare frame on the floor, media blasted and painted, and built all the way back up again. At the shop now getting a new exhaust built for it. Still need to do the body, the PO had it painted a non-original color and I’m taking it...

SOLD!!! Going to a local farmer here in Virginia to haul his equipment.

Best compact tractor on the market…..congrats!

New price: $12,500

For the OP, I know it seems like it costs a lot for a small used Kubota BX, but nothing retains its value better, so in a sense you’re just parking your money in the tractor for a while until you decide to sell. A small tractor with a front end loader is essential for the type of work you want...