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Iseki TM185 vs Iseki TU197
Verdict: Iseki TM185 vs Iseki TU197
The Iseki TM185 and the Iseki TU197 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Iseki TM185 is the lighter machine (669 kg vs 1,841 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Iseki TU197 holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Iseki TM185 is the newer design (2013 vs 1989). 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
Iseki
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Iseki
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
19 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
IsekiReference
IsekiReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
20.1 LReference
25.0 LReference
Engine
13.8 kWReference
13.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.1 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
80 x 86 mmReference
Power
13.8 kWReference
13.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
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7.0 LReference
Oil capacity
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18.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
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Gears
9 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
JIS0Reference
Control
position controlReference
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Clutch
dry discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/750/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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1309@2500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
134 cmReference
138 cmReference
Weight
669 kgReference
1841 to 2061 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-12Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8-18Reference
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Ag front
5.00-12Reference
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Ag rear
8-18Reference
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Length
220 cmReference
293 cmReference
Width
102 cmReference
118 cmReference
Height
183 cmReference
137 cmReference
Ground clearance
25 cmReference
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Front tread
78 cmReference
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Rear tread
82 to 92 cmReference
93/109 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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8.3-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference
2WD Weight
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835 kgReference
4WD Weight
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934 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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26 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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93/98 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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102 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
TU197F
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4WDReference
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.