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Read articles →This is an owner's real-world rundown of the Yanmar YM359 after 39 hours of use, not a dealer walkaround. He covers loader/grapple specs, lift capacity numbers, hydraulics, PTO shifters, cab access, category 1/2 hitch, and walks through his first regen cycle step by step, plus a tip about filling rear tires with fluid. Good for buyers wanting practical ownership details over a sales pitch.
Appears to be an individual owner sharing hands-on impressions from using the tractor on his own property and hunting land, not a dealership.
The owner's first regen took about 25 to 30 minutes, possibly a bit longer. You hold the start button to raise RPM until the light glows steady, then it finishes on its own.
The bucket capacity is 2500, PTO lift capacity is about 3200 pounds, but at 24 inches that drops to 2750 pounds, same as other tractors in this class.
Yes, the owner recommends it, especially for first time tractor owners. It costs roughly 56 to 100 dollars but helps add weight to the back end and pays off long term.
The only way in is from the left side, right by the fuel tank, which has a key that should have a secondary backup key.