Compare/Bristol 20 vs Yanmar SA222

Bristol 20 vs Yanmar SA222

Verdict: Bristol 20 vs Yanmar SA222

The Bristol 20 and the Yanmar SA222 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Bristol 20 is the lighter machine (1,360 kg vs 1,631 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar SA222 is the newer design (2025 vs 1949). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Bristol

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BristolReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

40.9 LReference

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Engine

16.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 111 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power

16.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

5.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

3000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

15.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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16.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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16.1 kWReference

Torque

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52.6 NmReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

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15.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.0 kWReference

Pressure

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130.0 barReference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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I (Limited)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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299 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

540:3120Reference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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SAE 16/32Reference

Engine RPM

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2000@3111Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1360 kgReference

1631 to 2121 poundsReference

Length

241 cmReference

270 cmReference

Height (hood)

117 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

162 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

24 cmReference

Gauge

74 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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147 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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18x8.50-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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26x12.0-12Reference

Industrial front

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18x8.50-10Reference

Industrial rear

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26x12.0-12Reference

Height (ROPS)

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227 cmReference

Height (cab)

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203 cmReference

Front tread

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89 cmReference

Rear tread

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89 cmReference

ROPS

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739 kgReference

Cab

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962 kgReference

Max front axle

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699 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1000 kgReference

Bristol 20 Tracks

Width

96 cmReference

119 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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23.1 LReference

Front axle

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3.0 LReference

ROPS Max capacity

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1475 kgReference

Cab Max capacity

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1700 kgReference

Tow capacity

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1599 kgReference

SA222 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.