What model to buy?

[grafpatrick]

Hello everyone-
If I can ever get the hydraulic shop to repair my loader valve (4 weeks now), I will soon be ready to sell my YM2200. (anyone interested?)
I would like to replace it with a newer model with 4WD, power steering and an automatic transmission. I'll need a loader. A few more HP would be great. Ease of parts availability (even a JD or US model match) is important. What are good models to consider and their pros and cons? Some of it will depend on what is available at the dealer of course.
Can someone tell me what the powershift transmission is? Is it a fully automatic, like a hydrostatic or is it more of a "shuttle shift"?
Thanks.
John Churchill
Sanibel, FL

 

[roxynoodle]

The powershift transmission allows you to shift without pressing the clutch. My owner's manual says to clutch when going from reverse to neutral though. It is very easy to use. Maybe not quite as nice as HST but nicer than manual. I am glad I have it.

As for power steering, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that was an option on some of the bigger Yanmars (2000 on up). I know I've seen some for sale that had it, so it is possible to get one.

I'm not 100% sure I understand shuttle shift yet so I'd rather leave that to others to explain.