What is the F455?

HoyeTractor · Nov 16, 2004

I have been getting lots of requests for parts for the F455 tractor. According to our broker in Japan that tractor does not exist and was possibly dreamed up in Korea or something. I found some pictures off the internet and the sheet metal and decals really do not fit like you would expect Yanmar parts to fit. Any experience with this tractor? Is it another YM350?

Aaron
Parts@HoyeTractor.com
(940)438-0386

DavesTractor · Nov 16, 2004

Aaron, It looks like an early Kukje out of S. Korea. Something similar to the 50 series Branson's that were Yanmar powered.

LMTC · Nov 16, 2004

Dave, wasn't there an F4550 early series Branson from Kukje that was Yanmar powered? If so, an F455 might well be the prior model.

LMTC · Nov 16, 2004

Well, G&S tractors lists an F455 Yanmar for sale.
F455
As does the tractor company
F455D again
and Cenex of Minot (N. Dakota)
F455 one more time
Hmmm.....

DavesTractor · Nov 17, 2004

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Dave, wasn't there an F4550 early series Branson from Kukje that was Yanmar powered? If so, an F455 might well be the prior model.)</font>

Either a 4550 or a 4350. It looked a lot like the F455 Yanmar some guys are listing. I think the F455 is not a Japanese built machine, although I am speculating here.

Check out the link below for this older model Branson.
Branson 4350

sirgknight · Nov 17, 2004

whatever it is, it is a nice looking machine. are parts available?

HoyeTractor · Nov 17, 2004

That's really what i thought but wasn't sure. Sounds like we could safely add this model to our "byer beware" list.

Aaron
Parts@HoyeTractor.com
(940) 438-0386

YanmarFever · Nov 17, 2004

Aaron I had an FX335-D at one time, it was a nice machine !

http://ernies.net/trac1.htm

Ernie

lens12 · Nov 18, 2004

There were Yanmar FX335 & FX435. I have not found an info on a F455. I think it is a Kukje. Just because it may have a Yanmar engine , some people think that means they can call it a Yanmar. More bad press .