Compare/Yanmar AF118 vs Yanmar YM186

Yanmar AF118 vs Yanmar YM186

Verdict: Yanmar AF118 vs Yanmar YM186

The Yanmar AF118 and the Yanmar YM186 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Yanmar AF118 is the lighter machine (664 kg vs 1,433 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF118 is the newer design (2002 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

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Steering

powerReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, with three ranges.Reference

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

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Engine

13.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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13.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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72 x 72 mmReference

Power (gross)

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13.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Oil capacity

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7.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-magneticReference

Rear PTO Type

546/781/1176 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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7.9 LReference

Type

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three-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

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7.9 LReference

Pressure

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137.3 barReference

Total flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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299 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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239 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2412Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

137 cmReference

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Weight

664 kgReference

1433 to 1539 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

5.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8.30-20Reference

9.5-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.30-20Reference

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Length

262 cmReference

249 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

108 cmReference

Height

188 cmReference

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Front tread

86 cmReference

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Rear tread

83 cmReference

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2WD Ag front

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5.00-12Reference

4WD Ag front

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6-12Reference

Ag rear

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9.5-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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134 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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127 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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650 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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698 kgReference

Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Variants

YM186

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2WDReference

YM186D

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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15.9 LReference

Yanmar YM186 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 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.