Yanmar 324 TLD

[blackhecilopters]

I too went with the 424. Should have it by next week. The $800 premium over the 324 is less than it would ever cost to move the wheel/tire size up in the future.

 

[onelostdogg]

I was looking at the 424 also and it had everything I wanted except the rear diff lock. With our long steep driveway on a North slope I was afraid that just would work, so looking hard at an EX3200 right now.

 

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I was looking at the 424 also and it had everything I wanted except the rear diff lock. With our long steep driveway on a North slope I was afraid that just would work, so looking hard at an EX3200 right now.

That seems to be a common criticism of this tractor. It has not been an issue yet and it's never been an issue with any of my other four wheel drive vehicles. The only time it would be useful is when your two rear tires have unequal resistance and one has no traction. I'm sure that occurs for some but it was such a remote possibility that I couldn't pass up all the other good things Yanmar has to offer.

 

[scoutcub]

Not taking anything away from the new Yanmar series, but I am puzzled and a bit disappointed that Yanmar did not include the diff lock in the new series.

I have 3 Cub/Yanmar compacts, and have used the diff lock (in addition to the 4WD) on several occasions....it's just a nice feature to have in the back pocket.

 

[onelostdogg]

I have never plowed with anything but my Polaris Sportsman 700 but have been in several situations where I needed every bit of it's capability. I wouldn't feel comfortable without at least a rear diff lock. I really am impressed by Yanmar and will be signing paperwork on a new EX3200 next week. Only reason I didn't buy a _24 series was lack of diff lock. John.

 

[blackhecilopters]

I have never plowed with anything but my Polaris Sportsman 700 but have been in several situations where I needed every bit of it's capability. I wouldn't feel comfortable without at least a rear diff lock. I really am impressed by Yanmar and will be signing paperwork on a new EX3200 next week. Only reason I didn't buy a _24 series was lack of diff lock. John.

The lack of a diff lock does seem odd. I had read that they polled their customer's and many reported never engaging it. I don't think it will be the end of the world. Plus pulls a little out of the cost. The new Kubota B has diff lock and 3spd HST but it end's up being more money and it's a smaller machine. I think too many people are seeing orange all the time. Not sure I could put out the money for a BX and feel like I got a good value. Time will tell. Like many things I research, if you keep waiting and researching and waiting for the next best, biggest, most, you'll just go crazy spinning your wheels with nothing.

Will report back about the 424 when I get it.

 

[onelostdogg]

I agree, Black. I dont think any machine is 100% exactly the way we would build it if we could do it ourselves. Everybody's situation is unique and gotta decide between what we like, what we can live with and what is a dealbreaker. I hope you love the new 424. Looks like a fantastic machine! will be anxious to hear.

 

[blackhecilopters]

You got the EX3200 right?

 

[onelostdogg]

Yes. Dealer will let me know when it is coming in.

 

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I figured the ex3200 would be about $5,000 more than my sa424 similarly equipped. Considering I was already $5000 over budget; I think I came away pretty happy with MY decision.