Nice Little Tractor
Model Year: 1982
I started with a "grey market" Yanmar 2010D, a stout machine that would go through 4' wide gates. I was impressed by the tractor for its ruggedness, although it was tight getting on and off this compact tractor. It was a 4-wheel drive and had a bucket on it. It ran a 60-inch finish mower and a 42-inch tiller without difficulty. Not bad for a diesel engine of about 1-liter displacement. But, it was too small for moving the equipment I needed to move, so enter the Yanmar 2820D. The 2820 is a workhorse. It is fuel efficient, and with the front-end loader attachment with the detachable bucket and forks, it can pick up over 1,500 pounds, or a little more, with some ballast on the rear. It features 4 power take-off speeds, one which approximates 540 RPM, and a 1000 RPM, and a two slower than 540. The transmission is excellent. With the lowest gear-well, you can walk much faster than the lowest gear moves - if it has enough traction so the wheels won't spin, it would pull it.
Pros: Fuel efficient, and versatile
Cons: Live power take-off, small operator station that takes a little getting used to