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Yanmar AF-150 vs Yanmar YM1500

Verdict: Yanmar AF-150 vs Yanmar YM1500

The Yanmar AF-150 and the Yanmar YM1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Yanmar AF-150 is the lighter machine (719 kg vs 1,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF-150 is the newer design (1997 vs 1975). 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

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

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Engine

11.0 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

72 x 78 mmReference

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Power

11.0 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinderReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

open centerReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

-745@2500Reference

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Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

—

648 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

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Weight

719 kgReference

1350 to 1500 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

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Rear tire

8-18Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference

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Length

262 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

106 cmReference

Height

186 cmReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

81 cmReference

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2WD Weight

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612 kgReference

4WD Weight

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680 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

YM1500

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2WDReference

YM1500D

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4WDReference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power

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15 hpReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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648.6 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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259.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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106.7 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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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.