Compare/Yanmar AF-30 vs Yanmar EF312T

Yanmar AF-30 vs Yanmar EF312T

Verdict: Yanmar AF-30 vs Yanmar EF312T

The Yanmar AF-30 and the Yanmar EF312T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Yanmar EF312T is the lighter machine (919 kg vs 1,379 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF-30 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar EF312T is the newer design (2007 vs 1992). 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

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Four power shift gears in three ranges, plus creeper range with power shuttleReference

Four gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

22.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,500 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.31x3.54 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Shuttle : 8 F and 8 RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-749@2800Reference

785@2500Reference

Pump flow

—

22.0 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

1000 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

continuousReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1379 kgReference

919 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Length

318 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

147 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

121 cmReference

100 cmReference

Rear tread

115 to 150 cmReference

102/110 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

—

136 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

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General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

91.3 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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30.1 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,500 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,000.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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136.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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285 cmReference

Overall Width

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132.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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919.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear - 11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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40.4/43.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front: 7-14.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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100.1 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.