Yanmar creates construction equipment for the European market at its French factory, producing a range of machinery for the agricultural industry.
Read More (Yanmar)It was only in 2014 that the company designed and produced a piece of equipment exclusively as part of its European arm, but the company has extensive experience of collaborating on projects in previous decades to create a range of mini-excavators and dumpers as well as tractors and other machinery that can be found on farms across the UK.
The most compact of its mini-excavators is the SV05-g, weighing in at just 680kg and thus leading the market in this respect. It can squeeze through gaps of just 700mm in width and dig down to a depth of 1.2 metres, with one of Yanmar's reliable two-cylinder diesel engines providing the power. This kind of excavator is ideal for loading on to a trailer to be transported around a farm just using a standard 4x4 SUV or pickup. And Yanmar's range also encompasses a number of other mini-excavators which weigh less than two tonnes, including the SV08-1AS and the SV18, the latter of which features a full covered and glazed cab for the operator.
Yanmar Excavators
The middleweight excavators from Yanmar, weighing between 2 and 5 tonnes, start off with the SV22, which benefits from its specially designed swing radius that is ideal for those with narrow working conditions. With a digging depth of almost 2.5m and a dumping height of 2.76m, it is a versatile piece of equipment which may also be useful for agricultural work. Meanwhile, the ViO38U sits at the upper end of this range, with a 28.1hp diesel power plant as well as a VIPPS hydraulic circuit system that helps improve digging force while keeping the weight low and operation efficient.
Yanmar Tracked Carriers
Yanmar additionally produces a selection of tracked carriers and dumpers, such as the C12R-B. This has an operating weight of 1100kg and features a roll bar for protection and even a seatbelt for the operator. With a maximum payload of 1150kg, this can cope with a range of materials and move them around the farm quickly. The reliable Yanmar diesel engine can easily cope with intensive daily use.
Yanmar Tractor Range
The tractors from this marque come from a similarly diverse range of equipment, from straightforward two- or four-wheel-drive units to models outfitted with hydraulic loader mechanisms at the front to make them even more versatile. Second-hand Yanmar tractors may be affordable, but they benefit from being built by a brand with a reputation for both the robustness of its construction techniques and the longevity of its engines. If you need an inexpensive workhorse which can withstand the rigours of agricultural work, then a Yanmar tractor will be a good selection. The company's origins in engine manufacture have led to its current success in the European marketplace, and it is a particular specialist in producing compact machinery that can fit into working environments that might be too small for other models from rival companies, giving it the edge in certain situations.