scrinch
Silver Member
I want to buy a small gray market Yanmar tractor to use primarily for rough mowing and tilling on my 1 acre. In the past I've used my trusty old Troy-Built tiller and push mower, but I'm getting too old to throw those things around for hours and hours at a time any more. The area is generally flat but is quite wet in the spring, so I want a 4x4 for the extra traction. The area is fairly small, and I'd like as much maneuverability as I can get to avoid trees, sheds, raised beds, etc. I'm considering the 1100D, 1300D, 1301D, 1401D, and 1510D because the published specs say that these models are 80+ inches long versus 100+ inches for the 1500D and higher horsepower models.
My questions are:
1-Are the models above truly more maneuverable than the 1500D, 1610D, etc?
2-With the small differences in size, HP, and transmissions (1510), are there any significant differences in performance, maintainability, durability, or parts availability between the models I listed above? Does one have a clear advantage over the others?
3-Is there really a significant advantage (worth paying for) to the 3 cylinder engine versus the 2 cylinder?
Thanks for your help. I'm really looking forward to sitting while I rototill this spring!
My questions are:
1-Are the models above truly more maneuverable than the 1500D, 1610D, etc?
2-With the small differences in size, HP, and transmissions (1510), are there any significant differences in performance, maintainability, durability, or parts availability between the models I listed above? Does one have a clear advantage over the others?
3-Is there really a significant advantage (worth paying for) to the 3 cylinder engine versus the 2 cylinder?
Thanks for your help. I'm really looking forward to sitting while I rototill this spring!