Compare/Yanmar 223 vs Yanmar SA222

Yanmar 223 vs Yanmar SA222

Verdict: Yanmar 223 vs Yanmar SA222

The Yanmar 223 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 223 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 2022). 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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

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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

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

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

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

I (Limited)Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

299 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

540:3120Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2057@3200Reference

2000@3111Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

16/32 15TReference

SAE 16/32Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

Weight

307 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

Height (steering wheel)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

209 cmReference

227 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

168 cmReference

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Ground clearance

16 cmReference

24 cmReference

Front tread

89 cmReference

Rear tread

89 cmReference

Height (cab)

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203 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

Yanmar 223 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

540Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Drive

shaftReference

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Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

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Yanmar B65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Yanmar B65 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

199 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

259 cmReference

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Loading height

152 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

150°Reference

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Bucket force

1270 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

721 kgReference

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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

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.