Yanmar 1.3L 3-cyl Diesel Is My First Call for Tight Deadlines. Here's Why.
An equipment procurement professional explains why a Yanmar 1.3L 3-cyl diesel is the first call when deadlines are tight. Includes where Yanmar excavators are made, Honda generator and mud mixer lessons, and the single stage vs two stage air compressor question.
Yanmar VIO50, SV08, and the Equipment Questions I Get Every Day
A quality inspection manager answers the real questions about Yanmar VIO50 lifting capacity, SV08 vs skid steer, Westinghouse generators, and pancake vs hotdog air compressors.
Comparing the Wrong Number: What a Quality Inspector Learned About Equipment Pricing
A quality and compliance manager explains why total cost of ownership beats sticker price when comparing Yanmar diesel outboards, UTVs, air compressors, and generators.
The Yanmar Parts Mistakes I Can't Get Back (And the 5-Minute Checklist That Finally Fixed It)
A parts coordinator shares the costly mistakes he made with the Yanmar 4LHA-STP parts catalog, a B3 final drive, a bilge pump, a concrete drill bit, and a 3/4-ton truck rating - and the prevention-first checklist that saved thousands.
Yanmar Hydraulic Fluid Type Isn’t a Suggestion. An Office Buyer Explains Why.
An operations administrator for a small construction company shares what she learned about Yanmar hydraulic fluid type, old small Yanmar tractors, and the difference between an excavator and a bucket truck—plus the spec lesson behind Ford fuel pump recalls.
Used Yanmar B65 Backhoe and Marine Diesel Engines: Condition Beats Reputation
A quality inspector shares what to check when buying a used Yanmar B65 backhoe or marine diesel engine—and why maintenance history matters more than brand reputation.
Yanmar TCO FAQ: 17 Excavator, 40hp Marine Diesel, and Other Cost Traps
A procurement manager answers Yanmar equipment cost questions, including the Yanmar 17 excavator, Yanmar 40hp marine diesel, bucket truck comparisons, air compressor pressure switch wiring costs, and why a gamertag generator won't help you choose equipment.
Yanmar 50 Excavator: What I Wish Someone Told Me Before Buying
A practical Yanmar excavator buying guide from someone who made $47,000 in mistakes. Three real-world scenarios, actual costs, and the checklist you can't afford to skip.
The Yanmar Parts Diagram Is a Cost-Cutting Tool (Most Owners Never Use It)
A procurement manager's take on why reading Yanmar parts diagrams and understanding machine controls—from the 2GM20F marine diesel to mini excavator controls—is one of the cheapest ways to cut maintenance and repair costs. Includes fuel pump diagnosis tips and a real propane vs. diesel generator comparison.
Reach Truck vs Forklift: What $12,000 of Mistakes Taught Me—and Why I Chose a Yanmar V7 Wheel Loader
One equipment buyer's honest account of choosing between reach truck vs forklift, learning about the Yanmar 4-cylinder diesel and genuine parts the hard way, and why the Yanmar V7 wheel loader was worth paying extra for a guaranteed delivery date.