GSVette
Gold Member
Test drove (actually wife did most of the test driving) the YT359C at a local dealer yesterday. Must say I was thoroughly impressed with the machine, particularly the i-HMT drive system.
The A/B drive mode is a far more useful feature than I had envisioned-allowing an easy transition from ‘loader’ speed/rpm to ‘transit’ speed/rpm.
Ergonomics in the cab were the nicest I have seen in any cab tractors of similar size (we’ve looked at LS, Kioti, TYM, Mahindra, Kubota). Fit and finish were also the best I have seen. Visibility out of the cab was outstanding as was the list of standard features.
The YT359 is probably more capable horsepower-wise than we really need (although who ever really regrets buying more horsepower than they think they need) but since the YT347C is almost the same price (~2k less), I just can’t see the reason to get less horsepower in the same frame size tractor.
Needless to say, I think I am sold-just need to work out the sales details. Would like to hear from any/all YT347/359 owners regarding actual working experience with the tractor.
The A/B drive mode is a far more useful feature than I had envisioned-allowing an easy transition from ‘loader’ speed/rpm to ‘transit’ speed/rpm.
Ergonomics in the cab were the nicest I have seen in any cab tractors of similar size (we’ve looked at LS, Kioti, TYM, Mahindra, Kubota). Fit and finish were also the best I have seen. Visibility out of the cab was outstanding as was the list of standard features.
The YT359 is probably more capable horsepower-wise than we really need (although who ever really regrets buying more horsepower than they think they need) but since the YT347C is almost the same price (~2k less), I just can’t see the reason to get less horsepower in the same frame size tractor.
Needless to say, I think I am sold-just need to work out the sales details. Would like to hear from any/all YT347/359 owners regarding actual working experience with the tractor.