What to keep, Satoh Beaver or Yanmar 1401d

ssg510 · Apr 3, 2011

I have two tractors now, Don't know what to keep. Each is great in its own right. Love the littel beaver real easy to get around and the fel is great. Comes with a front dozer blade and mmm. BUT, the yanmar is smoother 3cyl, bigger and probably is better on parts. What do you think. What is the beaver with the three attachments worth. Here are some photos. I expect some biased replys as this is the Satoh forum.

PILOON · Apr 3, 2011

Biased, yes as I have a Mitsu.
But,
In my opinion the FEL would be the deciding factor. You can always attach the mower to the Sotah and have the best of all worlds.

Sell both and get a Mitsu 3 cyl and swap over your attachments. (you did expect a biased responsem after all)

mit · Apr 3, 2011

they are both nice tractors.i would rid myself of the one i use lesser and get more attachments for the one i use the most.i got a 4 cyl mitsu. it is ok for what i use it for.

lens12 · Apr 10, 2011

The Yanmar has better parts availiblity & parts prices. Has a clockwise standard pto shaft. Better FWD design. I sell a lot of S370D FWD parts & the yoke assembly & axle shaft are not available new from Mitsubishi. I do have new axle shafts.

I can supply parts for either model. I have several S370d parts tractors & a couple YM1401 parts tractors. New loader is available for the YM1401D

ssg510 · Apr 11, 2011

lens12 said:
The Yanmar has better parts availiblity & parts prices. Has a clockwise standard pto shaft. Better FWD design. I sell a lot of S370D FWD parts & the yoke assembly & axle shaft are not available new from Mitsubishi. I do have new axle shafts.

I can supply parts for either model. I have several S370d parts tractors & a couple YM1401 parts tractors. New loader is available for the YM1401D

What will a new fel cost. Who makes it. Thanks

lens12 · Apr 11, 2011

There are a couple brands available, but I think Koyker is the best for the money. Email me for pricing.

Freakingstang · Nov 28, 2011

ssg510 said:
I have two tractors now, Don't know what to keep. Each is great in its own right. Love the littel beaver real easy to get around and the fel is great. Comes with a front dozer blade and mmm. BUT, the yanmar is smoother 3cyl, bigger and probably is better on parts. What do you think. What is the beaver with the three attachments worth. Here are some photos. I expect some biased replys as this is the Satoh forum.

What kind of loader was on the beaver? Do you have any more closeup pics of it?