Compare/Yanmar 221 vs Yanmar SA222

Yanmar 221 vs Yanmar SA222

Verdict: Yanmar 221 vs Yanmar SA222

The Yanmar 221 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. Yanmar 221 is the lighter machine (697 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 2014). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Yanmar

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

YanmarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

16.0 kWReference

16.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

14.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

74 x 77 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Power (net)

14.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

16.0 kWReference

16.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

3000Reference

Torque

53.4 NmReference

52.6 NmReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

2.8 LReference

3.3 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

1/2/1,900 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

10/4/1,908 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier 4Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

17.9 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

2.92x3.03 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic : infinite forward and reverseReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.6 kWReference

11.0 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

130.4 barReference

130.0 barReference

Pump flow

16.3 lpmReference

15.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

14.0 lpmReference

13.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

1 (limited)Reference

I (Limited)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

2057:3200Reference

540:3120Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

554@3200Reference

2000@3111Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000 (1.0)Reference

SAE 16/32Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Capacities

Fuel

22.7 LReference

23.1 LReference

Front axle

3.0 LReference

Capacity

2/28/1,900 ciReference

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Fuel tank

22.7 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.1 qtsReference

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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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

Weight

697 kgReference

1631 to 2121 poundsReference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.0-12Reference

Industrial front

18x8.50-10Reference

Industrial rear

26x12.0-12Reference

Length

259 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

119 cmReference

Ground clearance

16 cmReference

24 cmReference

Front tread

89 cmReference

Rear tread

89 cmReference

Steering wheel

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

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227 cmReference

Height (cab)

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203 cmReference

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

Yanmar 221 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

540Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

540 ampsReference

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Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Yanmar 221 Height

ROPS

168 cmReference

739 kgReference

General

Make & Model

YanmarReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

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Power

Max Power

21.5 hpReference

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Rated Power

1/18/1,900 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

15.6 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

554@3,200Reference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

1,891 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.7 gpm (4.3 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1 (limited)Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

3/22/1,900 inchesReference

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Overall Length

259.3 cmReference

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Overall Width

2/15/1,900 inchesReference

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Overall weight

697.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Lawn/turf rear: 26x12.0-12 | Industrial rear: 26x12.0-12Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

89.4 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

Lawn/turf front\\t:18x8.50-10 | Industrial front: 18x8.50-10Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

2/3/1,900 inchesReference

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SA222 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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.