Compare/Yanmar AF-160 vs Yanmar YM165

Yanmar AF-160 vs Yanmar YM165

Verdict: Yanmar AF-160 vs Yanmar YM165

The Yanmar AF-160 and the Yanmar YM165 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Yanmar YM165 is the lighter machine (1,109 kg vs 1,587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF-160 is the newer design (1997 vs 1980). 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

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Variants

AF-160X

hydrostaticReference

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YM165

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2WDReference

YM165D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

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Engine

11.8 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 78 mmReference

75 x 75 mmReference

Power

11.8 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Pre-heating

—

coolant heaterReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Operating RPM

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2200-2700Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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3.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Oil capacity

—

9.5 LReference

Oil change

—

100 hReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

719 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-745@2500Reference

770@2540Reference

Hydraulic system

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9.5 LReference

Capacity

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9.5 LReference

Pressure

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78.5 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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350 kgReference

Front Hitch

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530Reference

Rear PTO

—

transmissionReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

—

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

123 cmReference

Weight

1587 to 1631 poundsReference

1109 to 1230 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.50-10Reference

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

242 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

186 cmReference

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Hydro Weight

739 kgReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

81 cmReference

70/85 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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8/8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8/8-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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6-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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8-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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116 cmReference

2WD Weight

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503 kgReference

4WD Weight

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557 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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26 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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78 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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74 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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7Reference

Battery AH

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35Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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15.1 LReference

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.