Compare/Yanmar AC-21 vs Yanmar FX215

Yanmar AC-21 vs Yanmar FX215

Verdict: Yanmar AC-21 vs Yanmar FX215

The Yanmar AC-21 and the Yanmar FX215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Yanmar AC-21 is the lighter machine (830 kg vs 2,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar FX215 holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar AC-21 is the newer design (2004 vs 1987). 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

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

25.0 LReference

Engine

15.3 kWReference

15.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

74 x 78 mmReference

82 x 88 mmReference

Power

15.3 kWReference

15.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

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9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

830 kgReference

2050 to 2238 poundsReference

Length

233 cmReference

283 cmReference

Width

125 cmReference

123 cmReference

Height

182 cmReference

144 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

—

151 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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152 cmReference

Front tire

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4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

2WD Weight

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929 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1015 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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90 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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102 cmReference

Rear tread

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97/108 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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16Reference

Battery AH

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75Reference

Variants

F215

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2WD gearReference

F215D

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4WD gearReference

FX215

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2WD power shiftReference

FX215D

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4WD power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1293@2500Reference

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.