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Yanmar AF-180 vs Yanmar YM180

Verdict: Yanmar AF-180 vs Yanmar YM180

The Yanmar AF-180 and the Yanmar YM180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Yanmar YM180 is the lighter machine (1,436 kg vs 1,653 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF-180 is the newer design (1997 vs 1983). 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

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

AF-180X

hydrostticReference

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YM180

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2WDReference

YM180D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

Engine

13.3 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

74 x 78 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power

13.3 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Transmission

Gear Weight

749 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-745@2500Reference

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Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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469 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

146 cmReference

Weight

1653 to 1676 poundsReference

1436 to 1533 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

6.50-10Reference

Rear tire

8.3-22Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

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Length

262 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height

192 cmReference

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Hydro Weight

760 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

86 cmReference

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Rear tread

86 cmReference

95 to 105 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-10. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-12. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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31x15.5-15Reference

2WD Weight

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651 kgReference

4WD Weight

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695 kgReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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32 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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83 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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87 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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133 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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134 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Yanmar YM180 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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5 to 10 cmReference

Yanmar YBH670 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Yanmar YBH670 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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200 cmReference

Loading height

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132 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1179 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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733 kgReference

Yanmar YM180 Height

ROPS

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215 cmReference

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.