Compare/Yanmar AF120 vs Yanmar YM236

Yanmar AF120 vs Yanmar YM236

Verdict: Yanmar AF120 vs Yanmar YM236

The Yanmar AF120 and the Yanmar YM236 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Yanmar AF120 is the lighter machine (674 kg vs 1,903 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF120 is the newer design (2002 vs 1984). 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

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Steering

powerReference

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Engine

liquid-cooledReference

With 11.2-24 rear tiresReference

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

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Engine

14.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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75 x 75 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Type

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power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

569/814/1226 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Pump flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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529 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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370 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

137 cmReference

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Weight

674 kgReference

1903 to 2066 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.30-2Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.30-2Reference

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Length

262 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

105 cmReference

126 cmReference

Height

192 cmReference

182 cmReference

Front tread

86 cmReference

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Rear tread

83 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Weight

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863 kgReference

4WD Weight

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937 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

45Reference

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Speeds

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.