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Read articles →A new owner's walkaround and early-impressions review from someone who has used the 25SC for only a few days. Covers the Yanmar engine specs, two-speed hydrostatic transmission, selectable 4WD, cruise control operation, dashboard layout, and glow-plug cold-start procedure in decent detail. Loader capacity and balance limitations get honest real-world comment. Best for hobby farmers or homesteaders doing early research on this sub-compact.
Posted by the Jack of All Trades channel, presented by a recent purchaser sharing his own first impressions rather than a dealer or industry professional.
Turn the key one notch counterclockwise and hold it since it is spring-loaded. A dash indicator shows the glow plugs heating before you start the engine.
Unlike mechanical systems, hitting the pedal does nothing. You must hit the brake to disengage it, or turn it off by hitting the bottom of the rocker switch.
The loader bucket is 50 inches wide with around 1,000 pounds of capacity. Filling it with gravel and braking hard can lift the rear end without added rear weight.
It suits hobby farmers or homesteaders with horses, chickens, or a larger yard needing real work capability without a tractor that is huge, hard to store, or expensive.
