Buying Advice Considering a Yanmar, but not sure

[clemsonfor]

I didn't "condemn" anything. Just making a personal observation...not of 80's and 90's Yanmars, but of the 2004 Cub Cadets. And, I checked out JD's offerings at the time (same dealer) and they had a lot more room. Just not willing to pay extra for green paint. I DO run my NH nearly every working day of the week, sometimes for 8-12 hours at a time. Comfort is one of my highest priorities. If it makes you feel any better, I rented a 50hp Kubota a few weeks back when my unit was in the shop and the treadle hydro setup made it feel cramped to me too. Geez, grow some thicker skin...

I wasent mad i was just pointing out your opinion is opinion, and others have theres too. Sorry if i came across as harsh. Most of us who run these tractors do so as there effecient and cost effective and have smaller acerages to maintian. If i were runing mine in a business where time is money i think i would get a larger tractor to basically do more in a given time.

Anyway my whole point is we have a similar body type yet im 2's taller than you and i can easily operate my tractor 6-8 hours a day on the weekend. And im guesssing that these old yms have just the same room as the CCs. After all im probly almost 6"s easy taller than the average japanees farmer maybe closer to 10"s, and thats who these tractors were made for.

If one were to have a large gut or was fat say if you were 6' tall and 250+lbs you may have trouble as your gut would be on the sterring wheel, but i do beleive that many big guys still run these tractors each year in hunt clubs etc.

 

[kenmac]

But as far as size im 6'2" and 215lbs and i can easily sit and drive one for hours at a time. .

I've got you by 10 lbs.. 6'2'' 225. I also have no problem on my tractor & have run it about 6 hrs with no problems. This tractor is way more comfortable than the TO 20 I had

 

[Katahdin]

I'm about RDRancher's size, maybe an inch shorter. I find the new LX Station very comfortable...arm rests...adjustable suspension seat...cup holder....12 volt accessory port...tilt steering column.... its a little too comfortable!

 

[Car Doc]

Well at 6' 235ish I am a bit cramped getting on mine but once installed its ok I get along pretty good.

The gettin on and off took some finagling with foot work seemed my feet were always jammed trying to turn and sit down.

But hey it will work hard all day on 3-4 gallons of fuel I will never have a serious complaint about my Yanmar glad to have it.

 

[kenmac]

Well at 6' 235ish I am a bit cramped getting on mine but once installed its ok I get along pretty good.

The gettin on and off took some finagling with foot work seemed my feet were always jammed trying to turn and sit down.

But hey it will work hard all day on 3-4 gallons of fuel I will never have a serious complaint about my Yanmar glad to have it.

I have moved my rear fenders out a little wider. Maybe that's why I don't have any trouble getting on/off mine

 

[Pete Judd]

Kenmac, great idea about the fenders. I am over 6 ft with size 13 shoes/boots, and that would help, I will have to look to see how it can be done. I already have my rear tires moved all the way out, so this idea makes a lot of sence.

 

[Car Doc]

I have moved my rear fenders out a little wider. Maybe that's why I don't have any trouble getting on/off mine

Yeah now you mention it that would work! All I need is maybe an inch and my feet wouldn't get jammed in between the fender and the body tin by the bellhousing. :thumbsup:

 

[Djames55]

I moved my fenders back and out I have no problem with room on my tractor.

 

[clemsonfor]

I think the YM2000 also has a few less pieces of sheetmetal than some of the other tractors esp some of the ones that are a few years newer. I think some have a tiny little bolt on sheetmetal extention to shield more of the foot area, and some seem to have more but im not sure?