Yanmar Turf Porter

[farmhand_101]

I am new to this forum, but I have just purchased a Yanmar FX175D tractor. The tractor has "Turf Porter" written on the sides and came with a 60" under belly lawn mower deck and turf tires. The model on the serial plate says FX175D.
Has anyone heard of this turf porter? I will take some pics tonight and post them.
I am also looking for an operators manual for this tractor. I have already done an oil and antifreeze change on it, but I was thinking of changing the front and rear diff gear oil so that it ready for the canadian winter

 

[farmhand_101]

Here is the picture of my Yanmar.

 

[86turbodsl]

Man that's nice. Wish I had one.

 

[mark777]

Not familiar with that one. Good looking rig. BTW, welcome to TBN.

 

[farmhand_101]

It is a great tractor. I purchased it at an auction for 3500.00 canadian and been having a blast with it all week. It has 825 hrs on it and the lawn deck is in great condition. I had to do some work on the three point hitch because the previous owner welded a bar to the lower arms and I couldn't get my rear blade to fit.

 

[gbirky]

If possible, take some photos of the tractor from the sides, rear, and angled front/side. I'd really like to see how this beast is set up. Is there a plate or decal on the mower deck giving manufacturer name and model number? It appears to be run from a gearbox on the rear pto - is that right?

I'm always interested in gray market tractors set up with belly mower decks. That's not such an easy feat since all of the gray market tractors have the front axle pushed back closer to the rear axle than US compacts. I think I saw a post on SSB regarding an FX175D with the front axle pushed way out front to accomodate a large belly mower.

 

[farmhand_101]

The decal on the deck says the model is a RM60 made by Yanmar.
Here is a pic of the rear setup

 

[farmhand_101]

Here is a pic of the hood

 

[farmhand_101]

And here is a pic of the bottom deck connection. The pto in the back turns a large pulley that runs the deck.

 

[farmhand_101]

After doing the basic work to this tractor (grease, changed oil, changed anitfreeze), I tried it out on the lawn and was surprised how well it works.
Except for fixing the three point hitch, I still need to find a manual so that I can make sure that this tractor is ready for winter.

 

[YanmarFever]

Farm hand
Birky was right, this is one of the tractors with the front axle moved forward to accomodate the mower.
Its a nice looking 175 you have there. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Try Leonard Sheaffer for a manual
Tractor Ernie <><

 

[jdmar]

Can you move the axle forward without overstressing something?? I have a YM1500 and would love to get a MMM that I have under it. The MMM used to be on another yanny and I need a few more inches between my wheels to make it all work. I have the rear PTO gear set-up already.

The axle on the YM1500 seems like it would be relatively easy to move forward but I was afraid I would overstress the area where the front axle support side rails bolt to the base of the engine block. ANy advice would be appreciated.

Peter

 

[farmhand_101]

How can I get in contact with Leonard Sheaffer?

 

[F15DOWNER]

Len's email is sheaftractor@coiinc.com
Hoye can help you out too www.hoyetractor.com

Tom

 

[gbirky]

Peter,
I don't think I would be at all concerned about over-stressing the siderail-engine mounting. I agree, it sure looks like it would be easy to do. You just need to weld another piece between those rails, and move the axle forward. Even if it is 4wd, you just have to remove and lengthen the drive shaft and shield. I think it's a great mod! Go for it!!

Greg

 

[jdmar]

Gbirky,
thanks for the response...Of course I already painted it all. If I was a bit smarter I would have asked this sooner!!!! oh well. Anyway I think this may be a great little winter project. I let ya all know how it goes if I ever get it done.

Peter