one more question please... green or red???

[Neat 1500]

It definitely looks to be a 1500 (Green) that has been painted to match the 'newer' red color scheme.
the brake covers are a good way to make a good identification between green and red models. The clutch housing on my YM1500D is made of stamped (smooth) steel whereas the red models have a cast housing (part number '1' on this parts break-down: YM1500GCLUTCH).

These are all correct and also the diff housing has short sleeves, the red 1500 goes towards the rim another 6"/8" a side.

 

[badybent]

After 35+ years, the difference between green and red is about like front distributor vs side distributor on a Ford. You can find parts for either, you just need to be specific when describing it.

But trade your Ford for it? This is a big step down in weight and pulling power. I have a YM186D that is approximately equal to the 1500D in capability. These are both good small tractors. Maneuverable, yes, but I feel like I'm always struggling for traction discing or pulling my watering trailer on soft ground. The Ford would handle these tasks as if there were nothing attached on back. If the Ford is too big and clumsy for your application this is a good trade (assuming equal condition). And the Yanmar will run for years without the fiddling a gas engine requires - probably a welcome improvement for you. But be sure this small tractor is suitable for your intended use.

Thanks, after many years of back problems i have scaled down all our activities and only have a 7.5 acre piece of ground now, (about 3 of it in woods) so i mow about 4 acres of grass and plow/till a small garden, pull a box blade to smooth out the driveway, maybe a post hole every now and then and thats about it. so i think a small tractor will work ok. i just had concerns about getting parts and reliability of a yanmar since i never touched one before and know nothing about them, thanks

 

[badybent]

thanks for all the help But im sorry to say this trade is OFF.... he sent lots of pictures BUT he wont reply with answers to my questions, he just sends more pictures LOL so i sent him a email today saying since he couldnt answer any of my questions i wasnt interested in trading... something tells me je has a junker and dont want to admit to it thanks for all the help, im sure il be back because ive been looking for a yanmar for a while now so im sure il find another,

 

[California]

I think you did the right thing trusting your intuition.

 

[kenmac]

Be patient , Don't get in a hurry and regret it. The right deal will come along for ya

 

[clemsonfor]

also there is not a shift knob, on the shifter but i know your not getting it anymore. but i think you made the right call.