Good tractor. Parts not as prevailant as the 00 series, simply because they are a newer model. Give them time, some day the YMXX00 models will run out and you will see more later models. The shifter of the YM2020 as well as all the 20 series is located below the steering column. You can shifter from neutral to reverse or any forward gear with or without clutching. And yes it is a 3 cylinder engine.