I’m actually looking at 3 different Yanmar’s right now. A brand new 35 VIO -6B, a 2019 55 VIO and a 2021 40 VIO. I am mostly digging holes for egress windows and doors and pulling out driveways for interlock, but also do land clearing, stump removal and dig septic beds. My biggest issue with the 55 is I only have a 3/4 ton truck with a 16 foot float ( rated for 18k ) and worry the 55 will be a bit heavy on the tongue weight and brakes. I like the 40 a lot but I can get a brand new 35 with 3 buckets ( enclosed cab ) for the same price as the 3 yr old 40. Given you have the 35, how do you think it handles jobs like stump removal and land clearing? I know it can handle the digging work. It will be my only piece of equipment so trying to make the best choice for growth and practicality ( obviously the 4 year warranty on the new 35 is also a big consideration ) Best regards!
The vio35 is a great machine I dig alot of big stumps with it the only problem with just having the 35 is I usually have to load the bigger stumps with my skidsteer because the 35 won't pick them up it can get them out of the hole but not load them into a dump trailer. I would lean more towards the 40 for all around use.
