Yanmar 1500D Green

[Neat 1500]

i looked at 2 1500s side by side, one a red and 1 a green. glad i went the red which ended up being pure arse anyway. the design differences between them is substantial. the red rear is much more robust as is the transmission housing. if mine were a green i most definately would have broken it in half at least twice by now....:laughing:

 

[relhogh]

I can't understand tractor design. All the work they do without a frame to hold stuff in place.

 

[California]

A frame is substituted by heavy castings - because it needs the weight anyway.

A side benefit is simpler construction.

 

[relhogh]

Just an update on the GREEN 1500 Brake job.
Starting to put fenders on, then the rear wheels.
Hope it starts,
Then a brake adjustment.

 

[Domush]

Did you take any pictures throughout this process to share with future brake jobbers? I'm sure someone will have a similar issue in the future.

Glad things are going smoothly

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[relhogh]

Yuck!!!!!

No hydralics. fluid full.
I started a new thread.

 

[turnerbend]

I have the 1500 Green. Don't think I will try to replace brakes....

 

[relhogh]

I live on a hill . between 10 to 35 degree slope. If you on fairly flat land the brakes are not as critical.
I drive very slow. Third gear at the most. use brakes for parking.

 

[BatesBunch]

Glad that you got it fixed relhogh. Just happened across this post. I probably could have helped as I had mine apart before you, but only check in on the forum occasionally. Looks like your 1500D has a differential lock where mine does not.

I have been slowly refurbishing my 1500D (Green). Just finished up about a week ago. The brakes were indeed a pain. I had to go into mine twice as the new shoes could not be adjusted to catch the drums (thinner linings on the new shoes & I had the drums 'skimmed'), even though all components were within specifications. I didn't remove the axles on the second entry. I just supported the removed brake housings as to not damage the new outer seals. Wound up tack welding some sheet metal 'shims' to the faces of the shoes that sit against the brake pin & brake cam on both sides to make up the extra clearance that was present.

I do like my little 1500D (Green), but the brake access cover on the Red models would be a nice feature to have!

 

[relhogh]

Hey BatesBunch

Thanks for the post. I dont think I want to do it again. I had to finish it after my hip got well enough to sit down low.
Anything that required looking low or under was almost impossible.
I hope the 1500d lasts untill I hit the Power Ball.
I just bought a middle buster to brake a small area for a garden.