Yanmar 1500D 4.30 star(s) (8)

Yanmar 1500D
Model Year: 1976

Good little tractor. Four wheel drive is a must on this size of tractor. I maintain about 1/4 mile of gravel road with it. I scrape driveways in the winter when it snows. I also use it some to do landscaping jobs and to bush hog. It handles 4ft equipment pretty well. I wish it had a water pump though...it will heat up on me sometimes but I found that less antifreeze and synthetic oil helps a lot.

Pros: Great bang for your buck!
Cons: A little small for me..5'10". Makes it a little hard to get on and off.

Yanmar 1500D
Model Year: 1979

Great tractor for small plots, 4wd and FEL is a must.

Pros: Easy to work on.
Cons: Having to wait for parts.

All Pro / Lawrence, GA
Model Year: 1980

The tractor is actually far better than the dealership it came from. It was represented as a re-manufactured model and shown as "in stock". The entire transaction was conducted over the phone and via Internet and it was to be delivered with bucket loader and post hole digger. Three weeks later and lots of begging, it came without the auger. It took another three months and refusal to leave their shop to get the refund. Since then, every gasket and seal in the tractor has puked its lubricant, but when running it does a great job and is a worthwhile investment. Just NOT for $6,500. Certainly none of this is the Yanmar's fault.

Pros: Diesel.
Cons: Leaks.

Late 70's 1500D
Model Year: 0

Great for the area I have. Fits thru trees easily, dang near bullet proof. Only issues is I hit a log with the brush hog now the PTO stays in #2 position. Otherwise a great little tractor.

Pros: Size and power 4x4.
Cons: No FEL.

New Owner
Model Year: 0

New Tractor owner. Not sure what to gauge it all by. So far love my "Little Yani".

Pros: 4 wheel drive, small, manuveralble.
Cons: Footing is too small for my big feet.

My "New" Tractor
Model Year: 0

First ever tractor. Not used to sitting this far above the ground. Why is the throttle where the gear shift was, the brake where the throttle was, and the gear shift where none have gone before? Need more practice. Putting FEL on, should've let the pros do it, but couldn't line up a trailer to haul it in. Anyway, we're still getting used to each other. I haven't broken anything yet. It hasn't thrown me off yet. We're even.

Pros: It's far better than a riding lawn mower.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.

Beware the Grey Market Tractor
Model Year: 1986

I bought this tractor on price and size. I've got lots of trees & needed something narrow enough to work through them. With such limited navigation and small acreage it made sense to buy a grey market model. I've had only minor mechanical problems, but the Fayette County, Texas dealer is no longer able (willing?) to service Yanmar tractors he sold. He now sells Mitsubishi. I'm guessing another grey market brand.

Pros: Cheap.
Cons: No service available.

Yanmar 1500D
Model Year: 1976

Just got it a while back as a Father's Day present---best present ever. First piece of equipment was a post hole digger. Worked very well.

Pros: Narrow, great for getting into tight places in the garden.
Cons: Small seat and hard on your neck to turn around.