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Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
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Read articles →A personal purchase-decision video where the owner walks through exactly why he chose the Yanmar SA324 over a John Deere 1025R, covering price (loader included vs. not), parts cost, proprietary attachments, and the fact that John Deere already uses Yanmar engines anyway. Mostly a stationary size comparison and verbal explanation; a brief backhoe dig is mentioned but barely shown. Best for shoppers weighing Yanmar against John Deere on budget and value grounds.
Posted by the Pine City Apiary channel, which appears to be a hobbyist or homestead channel; the owner shares a personal health-driven purchase story, so expect a candid but non-technical, owner-perspective take.
The sale price he paid for the Yanmar SA324 included the front end loader, while comparable John Deere 1025R pricing did not include attachments and was more expensive overall.
Yes, he points out that John Deere tractors use Yanmar engines anyway, so buying a John Deere still means buying a Yanmar engine.
He says parts painted green for John Deere are more expensive than Yanmar parts, and John Deere attachments cost more and use proprietary connections needing adapters.
