2014 Yanmar Sub-Compacts

Scrambler82 · Sep 5, 2014

Katahdin said:
Oh yeah, its a good size larger. I dug through my pics, here it is sitting next to a Sx3100, an LX just beside that. You can see the 424 sits a little higher than the 3100. I wish I could have brought it home with me.

Thks
Looks good... I need to find one of these !

Did you get a chance to drive it ?

scoutcub · Sep 6, 2014

Katahdin said:
Oh yeah, its a good size larger. I dug through my pics, here it is sitting next to a Sx3100, an LX just beside that. You can see the 424 sits a little higher than the 3100. I wish I could have brought it home with me.

Looks like some REALLY nice ground clearance!!

arnoldziffel · Jan 27, 2015

I recently mentioned on another thread here at TBN that I think the Yanmar 424 is kind of pricey compared to a Mahindra Max 28 for example. (Don't get me wrong, I LIKE the 424 a lot.)

What do you think?

srsvii · Sep 1, 2016

micman32,

If you are out there, as this is an older thread, what was the Holmes Rental service like for the Yanmar 221 and how do you like it now with 2 years experience. I priced one this week with a MMM and a FEL. With incentives it was quoted a roughly $13,350.00 before any trades. I want to know how they treated you generally and if any warranty service was needed how that was handled.

It's between the 221 and a Kubota 2370 from Moore's Lawn & Garden down the street. The Kubota has more HP and more standard equip. e.g. dual range trans., 12 vdc outlet, seat upgrade with reclining back (nice), etc. and if the trade value is equal or better (it should be as I'm trading a J.D. 445 and a Toro Recycler being Moore's is a J.D. dealer) the prices are very close and the Kubota is a larger tractor. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.

micman32 · Sep 3, 2016

Hi srsvii.

Yep still here and the 221 is doing fine. Holmes Rental has been great. No problems with warranty etc. I think if I could go back I would have went with a JD 1025r. the 221 is nice but it is a basic machine which does work for me but there are some other features it doesn't have.

scoutcub · Sep 3, 2016

Srsvii-
I had a run in with Holmes rental a few years ago with some warranty work.....they were absolute idiots. This was the sugar creek location.....and again a few years ago. Your results may vary.
I will never go back there.
Sounds like the JD might be a better buy.....and I'm a Yanmar guy.

scoutcub · Sep 3, 2016

Oops sorry I meant kubota.

srsvii · Sep 4, 2016

Micman32 & scoutcub,

Thanks for the feedback. It's really amazing because prior to reading your posts I came to the conclusion, despite the much higher price, to go with the JD 1025R. I really need the total auto connect deck due to a very bad back and the JD had more basic features built in incl. that premium suspension seat that I'd have to add with an after market one for Yanmar. The people at Holmes Rental seemed very nice but everyone it when you are buying. I did sericouly consider the Kubota 2370 but still couldn't pul the trigger without the adjustable steering wheel and suspension seat and their auto connect deck, insn't really auto connect. It requires several on and off the tractor movements I am not in a position to be doing. So I'm staying JD. The only decision is Shearer, my preferred at this time or Moore's who also market JD. Nice to have some competition at least for trade in prices.

I take if that both of you are in the area?

micman32 · Sep 4, 2016

Srsvii
So glad to help you out . Overall I have been satisfied with the 221. There are some features I wish it had but it's not a big deal.
I live a few miles south of Millersburg so I have the convenience of being close to the dealer.
I have done business with Moores and I have heard Shearers is great too. My brother bought his JD 2320 there.

srsvii · Sep 4, 2016

micman32,

Thanks for the reply and the voice of positive reinforcement for Shearer's. In inherited my 445, purchased at Moore's, and after some attempts to work with them I switched to Shearers for parts and service work. Shearers nearly always had the parts in stock and picked up and delivered my tractor when service was needed, a welcome benefit, at a cost but available for a guy without a truck or trailer. Beyond JD charging for the name and paint it is good there.

I'm wondering if I would not be better served by buying the tractor unit w/ FEL and MMM and then buying a quick hitch unit for the 3 pt. from an after market company just for price? I'm keeping my 54" blade w/ quick attach which should fit the 1025R nicely so I have my snow plow already on site with four way turning from the seat, great!!!! That is a $2500 saving off the top! I was quoted $ 16,850 for the 1025R w/ MMM 60" and FEL 120 model plus tax before trade. I'm interested in their trade offer as I have one in hand from Yanmar and will have another before approaching Shearer.

Thank you so much for the feed back. If the Yanmar met my needs I'd be on it as I liked the 221, its enough tractor for my needs it just fall short in my specific physical needs and a few amenities the JD offers. By the time I'd add the available options on the 221 I'd be closer to the 1025R price and I would not have a drive over deck or auto connect, deal breakers for me.

I'd sure glad I found this site. What a great resource in comparing and having great members like yourself and many others willing to chip in with valuable information that provides needed facts prior to purchase that are unavailable elsewhere.