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Practical knowledge for owners of mini tractors and compact machines. From buying advice and maintenance to troubleshooting and seasonal tips — everything you need to keep your tractor running reliably for years to come.
06/07/2026
What can you do with the 15 to 18 hp of the Yanmar AF series? Everything about the hitch, PTO speeds, the auto-rotary tilling depth control, diff lock, external hydraulics and suitable implements.
06/07/2026
Yanmar AF-15 to AF-18 won't start, smokes, or the lift refuses to work? All faults with cause and solution — from the original fault tables and from owners' real-world experience.
06/07/2026
Buying a Yanmar F195, F215, F235, F255 or FX265? Everything about the New Super Forte series: differences between F and FX, buying inspection, indicative market prices and parts.
06/07/2026
All technical specifications of the Yanmar New Super Forte series: engines, weights, dimensions, travel speeds, tyres and PTO speeds from F195 to FX265.
06/07/2026
The complete maintenance schedule for the Yanmar F195 through FX265: all intervals from the factory manual plus adjustment values for the brake, clutch, V-belt, and toe-in.
06/07/2026
Which engine oil for your Yanmar F195 through FX265? All fluids, capacities, and change procedures from the factory manual, including the antifreeze mixing table.
06/07/2026
All filters for the Yanmar F195 through FX265 at a glance: engine oil, air, fuel, and hydraulic filters, with replacement intervals and the right filter set.
06/07/2026
How to start and drive a Yanmar F195 through FX265: thermostart preheating times, starting procedure, the difference between F and FX shifting, diff lock and safe slope driving.
06/07/2026
The lift, PTO and OK-UFO automatic of the Yanmar F195 through FX265 explained: position control, auto-rotary, lowering speed, PTO speeds and what you can do with 19 to 26 hp.
06/07/2026
Yanmar F195 not starting, powershift shifting poorly, or lift whining? All faults for the F195 through FX265 with cause and solution, from the manual and real-world experience.
