YT3 Controls Leading Edge, Bleeding Edge, or meh?

Kiwibru · May 15, 2017

I will drop in here and add comments. I have a new YT359C and after a week of working with it I am glad I made the switch from Carraro and that is mainly because of the transmission. I am still learning the variables and combinations but being able to tweak speed and engine rpm's on the go, up or down, with the push of a button is really sweet. Forward, Reverse, Neutral lever is nice.
I really love the cab. I found limited access to power so had to install a dedicated power circuit for my baler and wrapper directly from the battery with fuse, and ran it into the cab wired to a toggle and a female EU power socket. That was a major bit of work but it turned out well, lots of space in the right side plastic cab housings for mounting brackets and switch. I got so tired of having to breath with a dust mask with an open station doing hay mowing, baling haylage or cleaning out feeders and having a manual transmission my wrist was a total mess at the end of each haylage season. The only negative comment I have is that the ride can sometimes be a bit rough given the frame is one solid piece. Carraro has "oscillation" which is a seriously nice ride in rough fields or over shallow ruts or swales. Great clearance too and frugal on fuel, I am glad to have made the decision.

Kiwibru · May 22, 2017

Mowing done, baling was a breeze using the YT359C. We wrapped 119 small round bales using the old Carraro The YT359C has such versatility. What an amazing switch. No sore wrist from the number of manual shifts required with the old set up. Programmable settings are so nice on this transmission. This tractor is a keeper.