pwhondaman
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I'm considering purchasing a Deere sub compact, somewhere in the 30-35 hp range and wondering if anyone has any input on the Yanmar engines Deere uses for these smaller tractors?
Looking for Input RE: Deere Sub Compact with Yanmar Engine
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wcampbell47
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I looked at small tractors in the early 80's. Deere was made by Yanmar then as it is now. Had I bought at the time I had settled on Yanmar. I'm sure if there was a problem you could read about it here.
US American
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The Yanmar powered Deeres are nice machines. Some of the newer ones are a Deere machine with a Yanmar engine and some of the older ones are Yanmars built for Deere under contract. I don't think you'd go wrong with almost any.model.
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sunnyside360
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The 3X20 series are Yanmar powered and have been very good machines. I've had a 3720 cab tractor bought new in 2007 and it's been very reliable and trouble free. You can do a search on 3320, 3520, and 3720 and do a lot of reading here on this forum. The center of gravity on the 3X20 tractors has been topic of many discussions but there are remedies if this is a concern.
Pipestone Kid
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I have a JD4110 with a Yanmar engine. (2004) The only complaint I have is once every two or three months I have to add a gallon or two of diesel. 
grsthegreat
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I used to own a JD870 (1996 build) and had it for 14 years. This was a Yanmar built...but JD branded tractor. Loved it. The only issue i ever had was a broken front end drive gear....apparently this model was known for that issue).
Id have never sold it...but i needed a cab.and more power. 28 HP just didn't go far enough
Id have never sold it...but i needed a cab.and more power. 28 HP just didn't go far enough
JimRB
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I like my Yanmar 870. Low hours though with about 500 hours in 13 years. Lots of hours the first year or two. A few fuel filters and a battery has been the only maintenance besides oil changes.
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