New tractor purchase, 30-40k price range, struggling with choice

rScotty · Aug 28, 2021

Well, I sure liked the old Yanmars.
Incredibly reliable and simple to maintain.

What tractors did you have before the YT 235C? How do they compare?

Williy · Aug 28, 2021

I only had riding lawn mowers. My uncle had
a small farmall & a one lunger JD.They were all
standard transmission type and this 235 just
push the pedal no shifting very quick to go back and forth in seconds, no clutch to mess with or do you have the right gear etc. Back in the 70's worked for a farmer, IH I drove mostly the 100 hp one. He had a bigger one but all I know is it was an IH. Don't ever remember having any problems with them. I helped bail hay, cut fresh feed for the milk cows. Did milking etc. Never really wanted a tractor until lately got tired of all the dust and bugs on the riding mower so now have the YT235C. This tractor is very easy to
operate compared to the other tractors. Power steering, if you want a set speed pull a lever, whole different ball game when comparing tractors from then to now with all the standard options this one has. Have to get used to the backhoe and bucket trying to pick up cactus it don't want to stay in the bucket but I'm learning and enjoying cleaning up the yard from all the cactus the neighbors don't clean up their cactus and it spreads over here. Learned to chop up the cactus so it will fit in the bucket better. The backhoe need to use to get the cactus out from
under the cedar trees. This is the smallest Yanmar that I could get that had a cab. When ever I cut grass I was covered in dust, clothes needed a bath and me too. Wife said get the cab when I was looking at tractors without a cab. Some of the guys don't like cabs or backhoes but for me I enjoy them being nice and cool digging up the cactus and hauling it to a pile in the back sure beats a wheel barrow and shovel. When operating the backhoe and the temp is in the upper 90's it gets too warm just climb in the tractor
shut the door and have some cool water then back to work! I don't believe it takes more than 30 seconds to cool the cab. If you ever get a change test drive the YT235C and you will know what I'm talking about!

willy

airbiscuit · Aug 28, 2021

Willy, It's fun to witness your joy and enthusiasm. I am happy for you. You always remember your first!

I also really like Yanmars - especially their innovative I-HMT (Integrated Hydro Mechanical Transmission). I remember the ads for Kubotas and Yanmars in Popular Mechanics before anyone knew what a CUT was. Add to that Yanmars build of a gazillion John Deere CUTs, and Yanmar has quite a pedigree.

That said, your comments above could also made by Kubota, Kioti, New Holland ... owners. The new generation CUTs are amazing, but, You always remember your first!

coobie · Aug 29, 2021

Williy said:
If you can check out a Yanmar tractor.
We have this tractor the Yanmar YT235C really
enjoy working with it. All the controls are at your
finger tips makes this tractor very easy to operate
and the seat is very comfortable. You get options
that cost extra on some other higher priced units.
No plactic fenders hood etc. Its really a cool tractor
with the a/c and not bothered by bugs, dust etc. Excellent warranties!

willy