Yanmar

Rooted in Japanese innovation, Yanmar originated in 1912 and boasts a storied legacy deeply intertwined with the development of compact diesel engines. Expanding its capabilities, the company established its agricultural equipment sector in 1961. During the early 1980s, Yanmar forged a collaborative partnership with John Deere, manufacturing a range of utility tractor models specifically for the Deere lineup. This relationship persists today, as Yanmar remains a key engine supplier powering Deere’s utility tractors. In 2006, a further alliance was formed with MTD, leading to the joint branding and marketing of compact tractors under the Cub Cadet Yanmar name throughout North America. This collaborative venture concluded in 2011, after which Yanmar America assumed exclusive distribution responsibilities for these tractors.