GC1700 series plowing and general capabilities vs an old Yanmar 1802D?

Chadd · Apr 5, 2017

Thinking of finally replacing my old Yanmar 1802D with something a bit newer.

The 1802D is kind of an odd duck size wise, I consider it between a modern compact and subcompact. It is 4wd ~21hp 18hp pto and weighs in at around 2200#, I have a Koyker 110 loader on it. I am just wondering if the GC series will have the same capability as the 1802D as the GC seems a bit on the small side when compared size wise to my 1802D

I use the 1802D for yard and large garden work, pull a 2 bottom plow, 6' disk, 4' tiller, lift/move all kinds of stuff with it, and occasionally box scrape, and dig post holes.

Just wondering if any 1700 series owners could give me some input on whether or not the 1700 would be a good fit for me based on what I listed above. Also worth considering is I would like to use the next tractor I get for mowing ~3 acres also. I currently mow with Cub Cadet M72 tank zero turn and I am just getting tired of getting stuck with it all the time and it is a rough ride.

Thanks,
Chadd

edgarrian · Apr 5, 2017

I have a 1705 with a box blade. I used it to shave down knobs in my yard to prepare it for seeding. I could have dirt boiling over the sides of the box blade and it pulled it just fine. The occasional root would stop me but you will have that. I also have a 4ft tiller that I use and it manages that great. I think i could have gotten a 5 footer but my garden isn't that big. I use it for cutting wood, moving stone and spreading dirt as well as my primary mower. I think you would be happy. I am very pleased with it. Go test drive one and report back with your thoughts

Chadd · Apr 5, 2017

edgarrian said:
I have a 1705 with a box blade. I used it to shave down knobs in my yard to prepare it for seeding. I could have dirt boiling over the sides of the box blade and it pulled it just fine. The occasional root would stop me but you will have that. I also have a 4ft tiller that I use and it manages that great. I think i could have gotten a 5 footer but my garden isn't that big. I use it for cutting wood, moving stone and spreading dirt as well as my primary mower. I think you would be happy. I am very pleased with it. Go test drive one and report back with your thoughts

Thanks for the feedback, any idea how a 1700 would do with a 2 bottom plow?

edgarrian · Apr 5, 2017

I would think there would be more drag pulling a full box blade of dirt with the tines in the ground over the two bottom plow. I don't think you will have a problem with it especially if you're current tractor pulls it.

Chadd · Apr 5, 2017

edgarrian said:
I would think there would be more drag pulling a full box blade of dirt with the tines in the ground over the two bottom plow. I don't think you will have a problem with it especially if you're current tractor pulls it.

We have a Massey dealer just about a mile down the road but he doesn't currently have any GC1700's in stock, I think I am going to stop by tomorrow and see if he has any coming in soon or if someone local has one I can try out. I will let you know how it works out.