Mason Brothers Join the Yanmar Dealer Network

I was delighted to see last week that our old friends at family run business Mason Brothers have become dealers for Yanmar Compact Equipment across South, West and North Wales.

With more than 70 years supporting customers across civil engineering, construction, tool hire and quarrying, Mason Brothers is a three-generation family business built on honesty, service and practical support. Operating from depots in Narberth and Bridgend, the company offers more than 8,000 sq ft of workshop space and a 4,000 sq ft parts store, supported by a team of sales specialists and eight mobile service engineers. Both sites are strategically positioned to reach most customers within the hour.

Mason Brothers will represent Yanmar across South, West and East Wales, covering areas including Cardiff, Newport, St Davids, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Aberystwyth, Machynlleth and the eastern border regions.

After visiting Yanmar’s manufacturing facility in St Dizier, France, the partnership quickly felt like a natural fit. “The machines are incredibly well engineered – once you’re in the seat, you feel the difference,” says Jack Mason, General Manager at Mason Brothers. “Yanmar is an impressive brand that more operators deserve to experience.”

From January 2026, the dealership will offer Yanmar’s full mini excavator range – from the SV08-1C micro (1,035 kg operating weight) to the SV100-7 (9,705–9,815 kg) – alongside the complete tracked dumper line-up. A dedicated demonstration fleet will be available from launch, with strong early interest in the SV26 (2,740 kg) and the 5–6-tonne models. Their class-leading stability, refined hydraulic feel and confident performance on soft or uneven terrain make them well suited to Welsh ground conditions; while low running costs appeal to small and mid-sized contractors.

For Jack, the partnership reflects shared values. “We’re a family business, and our whole approach is built on trust and long-term relationships – the same principles Yanmar is known for. That’s where loyalty comes from, and it’s something we’re determined to protect.”

Having visited the impressive Yanmar facility in St Dizier myself last year, I have to echo Jack’s sentiments about the quality of these well-respected, top quality, Japanese designed machines.

Hopefully we will be invited up to do some Yanmar customer focus reports for Earthmovers Magazine over the coming months and years, as we have done previously with another brand.