News Release

Adairsville, GA (April 6, 2023) - Yanmar America Corporation is thrilled to announce their continued sponsorship of the Atlanta Braves for the 2023 season. As we look forward to an exciting season home opener for the Braves, let’s take a moment to look at the Yanmar equipment that helped the Braves during the 2022 season and will keep Truist Park in top condition for 2023.

At the start of the 2022 season, Yanmar provided four SA223 tractors for the Braves’ grounds management. These powerful and efficient tractors come standard with Yanmar’s Dual Range HST Transmission and were specially equipped with a longer rear hitch for hauling wagons of batting practice items and field supplies. Two of the SA223s also had push-blocks mounted on the front and 12’ straps attached to the rear, specifically designed to roll out and back up the protective tarp that covers the infield.

Yanmar also delivered a YT347 loader tractor with turf tires to load “top-dressers” with clay to repair and maintain the infield clay surfaces. Another YT347, nicknamed the beast, was also delivered with ultra-wide turf tires and custom-made wheels to run the aerator, which removes plugs of turf and soil from the field to allow fertilizer to be added and improve turf quality.

Yanmar is excited to continue supporting the Braves’ grounds management team with our SA and YT3 series compact tractors for the 2023 season. We look forward to a successful partnership and another thrilling season of baseball.

About Yanmar America Corporation

Yanmar America Corporation, located in Adairsville, GA, is the regional headquarters of Yanmar Co., Ltd. a global company based in Osaka, Japan. Yanmar Co. Ltd. was established in 1912, and in 1933 became the world's first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine. Today, Yanmar is a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. Yanmar America Corporation is located at 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. For more information, please visit yanmar.com/us.

About the Atlanta Braves

Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves are the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Since 1991, Braves teams have earned two National League wild cards, 20 division championships, six National League pennants, and two World Series titles. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast. Radio broadcasts can be heard in Atlanta on 680 The Fan (AM) and regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network. Follow the Braves at braves.com, facebook.com/braves, and twitter.com/braves.