Recent content by S Putnik

Hi all, I'm hoping that someone can help me confirm or deny that the ag tires and industrial tires that fit my tractor have roughly the same outside diameter. The goal is to replace my front ag tires with industrial to reduce ground pressure. I want to keep the R-1s on the rear. That is why I...

Hi all, My 336d makes a fairly loud gear sound that appears to come from the tranny or final drive. It is most noticeable at low rpm and low load. The tractor had the issue when I bought it and it hasn't changed in the 100+ hours that I have put on it. I believe the machine was used...

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a M6040 or MX5100 and need some width info. The product brochures for both machines state the minimum width, but I need to know the max width to determine if either will fit on my trailer. Does anyone have this info? I would be most grateful for whatever you can...

Hi all, I do brush clearing and rototilling as a side business. Over time I have an increasing number of customers asking me to provide additional services such as reseeding. The latest is a customer who wants me to reseed with clover. I've done some research and found a good variety for the...

I'm still coming up to speed on my 336. It would be really useful to know if anyone has the "specific fuel consumption" figure or just practical knowledge of gallons per hour at 2500 RPM and full load. I'm looking at taking on some multi-day projects and don't have enough hours on it to know...

Does anyone have info on fluid types and capacities for the 336D? I just bought one and want to give it it's first fluid and filter change. I don't have service or user's manuals yet. The dealer I bought it from has been able to locate the filters, but they don't normally service Yanmars and...

My new-old Yanmar appears to have a draft control option. I understand that the purpose is to regulate implement working depth. What I don't understand is how it works or how to use it. Are there any trade-offs to using draft control? Thanks in advance for any information you can offer.

Hi All, A new-to-me Yanmar 336D was delivered to my house today. In the few minutes that I've had to play with it I've noticed that the power steering is not so powerful as I imagined it would be. It's really quite difficult to turn the wheel when the tractor is not in motion. Not having any...

My understanding is that these are more efficient than the common gear type pumps. I don't have a lot of horsepower to play with so the improved efficiency is attractive. Only problem is I haven't been able to find a source. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Does anyone know how to purge air from the fuel system on a smaller Shibaura. I've been chasing a lot of fuel leaks and every time I finish I have to go through a long an painful process of getting the air out of the injector lines. There are what appear to be bleed valves on the top of the...

Hi all, I have an SD1500A0. I'm looking for information on models/brands that are similar to aid in part sourcing. I haven't found much info. What I have been able to determine is that it doesn't appear to cross to a Ford/New Holland model. Photos on the interwebs lead me to believe the...

Hi All, I haven't taken the time to introduce myself, so here goes. I'm Chris, an urban homesteader in Oregon. I just brought home my first tractor, a gray market Shibaura SD1500A0 named Shiba. We've had a good time so far, digging out old railroad ties and telephone poles that were used as...

Just curious what is recommended and what one can get away with by slowing down a bit. Thanks.

Hi all, I'm buying a Shibaura SU1540 and will be needing all of the usual info and filters to support it. I understand that the US equivalent is the Ford 1200. My specific question is whether or not the Ford 1200 air/oil/fuel filters will fit my Shibaura. I'd like to think that they will...

Hi all, I'm buying a Shibaura SU1540 and will be needing all of the usual info and filters to support it. I understand that the US equivalent is the Ford 1200. My specific question is whether or not the Ford 1200 air/oil/fuel filters will fit my Shibaura. I'd like to think that they will...