Compare/Yanmar AF120 vs Yanmar YM240

Yanmar AF120 vs Yanmar YM240

Verdict: Yanmar AF120 vs Yanmar YM240

The Yanmar AF120 and the Yanmar YM240 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 1,698 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar YM240 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar AF120 is the newer design (2002 vs 1977). 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

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

22.0 LReference

Engine

14.9 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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12.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.3 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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90 x 90 mmReference

Compression

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20:1Reference

Torque

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63.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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14.7 kWReference

Max power

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12.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

569/814/1226 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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14.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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14.7 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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152.0 barReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2200Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

137 cmReference

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Weight

674 kgReference

1698 to 1931 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.30-2Reference

9.5-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

262 cmReference

282 cmReference

Width

105 cmReference

123 cmReference

Height

192 cmReference

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Front tread

86 cmReference

84 cmReference

Rear tread

83 cmReference

100 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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149 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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156 cmReference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

2WD Weight

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770 kgReference

4WD Weight

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875 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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136 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Charging system

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generatorReference

Variants

YM240

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2WDReference

YM240D

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4WDReference

Yanmar YM240 Height

2WD Exhaust

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183 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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186 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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4.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1062 kgReference

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.