Buying A Compact within the next 48 Hours. Yanmar, Massey or Case.....

[OlivonnieRanch]

Hi Tractor Peeps!

New to this forum, but I've been a part of many others. I've been shopping tractors for a couple months through various brands/models. Pretty much decided on a compact 35hp approx. with all the "bells and whistles" sorta speak.

Down to these 3:

1. Yanmar YT235 ($22,500)- Pro: looks like a **** transformer. Con: emissions - the engine DPF filter, whether that will be an issue down the road regarding the regen or cleaning/replacing costs.

2. Massey Ferguson 1735M ($23,500) - Pro: Stout premium tractor Con: emissions - turbo charged engine (newer Shibaura), EGR and a Cadillac converter style emissions.

3. CaseIH 35 ($25,000) - Pro: pretty much the same as the others. Con: emissions - also uses a Shibaura engine i believe, but has the DPF filter for emissions instead of the EGR style like the Massey.

As you can see, my only real concern with all of these 3 tractors is their emissions. Which of the 3 will be a better "gamble" regarding liability and future expense with the engine.

Any input from professionals or keyboard warrior will be appreciated.

Cheers

 

[3gunr]

YOU left out kubota . LS , tym , mahindra. branson, deere, kioti, Lots of other good brands to look at. have fun.

 

[OlivonnieRanch]

YOU left out kubota . LS , tym , mahindra. branson, deere, kioti, Lots of other good brands to look at. have fun.

Hey Partner,

I looked at Kubota L series, Deere, TYM, and for what i want they didn't make the cut for one reason or another. So i'm down to the last 3 models i mentioned above.

I would like to add that i originally wanted a Kubota L2501 or L3901. But compared to other makes, they're just so cut and dry. Massive transmission hump on the deck and many other stationary features that are missing, especially for the price. If they made a premium version of the L series like the B2650, i'd be all over that!

 

[fried1765]

Hi Tractor Peeps!

New to this forum, but I've been a part of many others. I've been shopping tractors for a couple months through various brands/models. Pretty much decided on a compact 35hp approx. with all the "bells and whistles" sorta speak.

Down to these 3:

1. Yanmar YT235 ($22,500)- Pro: looks like a **** transformer. Con: The engine DPF filter, whether that will be an issue down the road regarding the regen or cleaning/replacing costs.

2. Massey Ferguson 1735M ($23,500) - Pro: Stout premium tractor Con: turbo charged engine (newer Shibaura), EGR and a Cadillac converter style emissions.

3. CaseIH 35 ($Unknown) - Pro: pretty much the same as the others. Con: Also uses a Shibaura engine i believe, but has the DPF filter for emissions.

As you can see, my only real concern with all of these 3 tractors is their emissions. Which of the 3 will be a better "gamble" regarding liability and future expense with the engine.

Any input from professionals or keyboard warrior will be appreciated.

Cheers

I would say you have pretty much reached crap shoot territory.

Yanmar has a stellar engine history, but Shibaura does also.
I have 30 year old Shibaura that runs like a finely tuned Swiss watch.
I would certainly not consider ANY Shibaura engine a "con".

 

[OlivonnieRanch]

I would say you have pretty much reached crap shoot territory.

Yanmar has a stellar engine history, but Shibaura does also.
I have 30 year old Shibaura that runs like a finely tuned Swiss watch.
I would certainly not consider ANY Shibaura engine a "con".

For sure. The con is really just the emissions...which they all share in different ways.

 

[Tractorable]

Hi Tractor Peeps!

New to this forum, but I've been a part of many others. I've been shopping tractors for a couple months through various brands/models. Pretty much decided on a compact 35hp approx. with all the "bells and whistles" sorta speak.

Down to these 3:

1. Yanmar YT235 ($22,500)- Pro: looks like a **** transformer. Con: emissions - the engine DPF filter, whether that will be an issue down the road regarding the regen or cleaning/replacing costs.

2. Massey Ferguson 1735M ($23,500) - Pro: Stout premium tractor Con: emissions - turbo charged engine (newer Shibaura), EGR and a Cadillac converter style emissions.

3. CaseIH 35 ($Unknown) - Pro: pretty much the same as the others. Con: emissions - also uses a Shibaura engine i believe, but has the DPF filter for emissions instead of the EGR style like the Massey.

As you can see, my only real concern with all of these 3 tractors is their emissions. Which of the 3 will be a better "gamble" regarding liability and future expense with the engine.

Any input from professionals or keyboard warrior will be appreciated.

Cheers

How much land do you have and what tasks do you need to perform?

Of the three you listed I'd go for the Yanmar because it's built from the wheels up in Japan by a 107 year-old company. I also used to work in the marine industry and have experience with the legendary reliability Yanmar diesels.

That said, I think it's more important to choose the correct machine for the tasks you intend to perform.

 

[airbiscuit]

Which one just feels better to operate? Otherwise, I'm with the Yanmar!

 

[OlivonnieRanch]

How much land do you have and what tasks do you need to perform?

Of the three you listed I'd go for the Yanmar because it's built from the wheels up in Japan by a 107 year-old company. I also used to work in the marine industry and have experience with the legendary reliability Yanmar diesels.

That said, I think it's more important to choose the correct machine for the tasks you intend to perform.

The yanmar does look pretty wicked with that front end, and i love the gold wheels.

Regarding the machines/task. All 3 of those tractors are pretty much the same dimensions and capability wise. That being said, i'll be using them for cutting mowing with a brush hod, hauling gravel/driveway work, moving hogs fuel.

 

[OlivonnieRanch]

Which one just feels better to operate? Otherwise, I'm with the Yanmar!

Wow you've had alot of tractors! I think i'm leaning towards the Yanmar. I'll be testing out the Massey on saturday.

 

[nwut05]

The case is an ls tractor just like the new hollands that size their website says engine built by ls mintron....i would look at a comparable ls. or even the new holland brother of the case is going to be cheaper than the red version......and if yanmar is what you are leaning too, look at the rural king 37. it has their engine in it and it is built by tym....also the yanmar tractors have a lot of extra electronics that make them nice rides but what if they fail???? thats more to worry about....same with a lot of tractors though...just be aware of what you are buying.... and be aware that none of them are perfect.....something to consider. If the Massey has the Shibura engine in it...I would move it to the top of the list right next to the yanmar and maybe a smidge in front due to unprecedented reliability. But again the Maseey folks are kinda proud of their tractors when the pocket book comes out too....something about red...lol