Compare/Yanmar AF118 vs Yanmar YM187

Yanmar AF118 vs Yanmar YM187

Verdict: Yanmar AF118 vs Yanmar YM187

The Yanmar AF118 and the Yanmar YM187 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 1,523 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 1986). 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

power optionalReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges. Dashboard-mounted gear shifter.Reference

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

Engine

13.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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72 x 74 mmReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Oil capacity

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3.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

546/781/1176 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

469 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

137 cmReference

146 cmReference

Weight

664 kgReference

1523 to 1658 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

6.50-10Reference

Rear tire

8.30-20Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

262 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height

188 cmReference

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Front tread

86 cmReference

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Rear tread

83 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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690 kgReference

4WD Weight

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752 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

Battery AH

45Reference

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Variants

YM187

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2WDReference

YM187D

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4WDReference

Yanmar YM187 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

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three-speed power shiftReference

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

—

1179 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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733 kgReference

Yanmar YM187 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.