Overview
An owner-operator review at 92 hours of real use, structured as a deliberate pros-and-cons walkthrough. The complaints are specific: single-speed wipers, no rear wiper, no factory radio, a hair-trigger seat-safety switch, awkward hydraulic couplers, narrow tires that cause instability at higher loader weights, Category 1 hitch on a near-60-hp machine, and an annoying backup alarm. Positives cover the naturally aspirated engine, fine-increment CVT speed control, owner-serviceable engine bay, zero issues through first service, and the 10-year warranty. Best for buyers weighing the YT359 who want candid nitpicks alongside genuine enthusiasm.
An owner sharing impressions from active use on their own property, with no apparent dealership or brand affiliation evident in the transcript.
Yanmar YT359
- PTO horsepower
- 52 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 3,969 lb
- 3-point lift capacity
- 3,307 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 9.4 gpm
