Compare/Yanmar AF222 vs Yanmar SA222

Yanmar AF222 vs Yanmar SA222

Verdict: Yanmar AF222 vs Yanmar SA222

The Yanmar AF222 and the Yanmar SA222 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Yanmar AF222 is the lighter machine (874 kg vs 1,631 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar SA222 is the newer design (2025 vs 2002). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Steering

powerReference

—

Engine

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

—

Engine

16.4 kWReference

—

Displacement

1.2 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 84 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power

16.4 kWReference

—

Rated RPM

2500Reference

3000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

16.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

—

16.1 kWReference

Torque

—

52.6 NmReference

Oil capacity

—

15.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

3.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

I (Limited)Reference

Control

position controlReference

—

Clutch

dry discReference

540:3120Reference

Rear PTO Type

547/716/1210Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

11.0 kWReference

Type

—

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

—

130.0 barReference

Mid valves

—

2Reference

Pump flow

—

15.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

13.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

—

299 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

—

SAE 16/32Reference

Engine RPM

—

2000@3111Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

141 cmReference

147 cmReference

Weight

874 kgReference

1631 to 2121 poundsReference

Front tire

6-12Reference

—

Rear tire

8.3-24Reference

—

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

—

Length

268 cmReference

270 cmReference

Width

111 cmReference

119 cmReference

Height

191 cmReference

—

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

24 cmReference

Front tread

91 cmReference

89 cmReference

Rear tread

90 to 103 cmReference

89 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

—

18x8.50-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

—

26x12.0-12Reference

Industrial front

—

18x8.50-10Reference

Industrial rear

—

26x12.0-12Reference

Height (ROPS)

—

227 cmReference

Height (cab)

—

203 cmReference

ROPS

—

739 kgReference

Cab

—

962 kgReference

Max front axle

—

699 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

1000 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

—

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Capacities

Fuel

—

23.1 LReference

Front axle

—

3.0 LReference

ROPS Max capacity

—

1475 kgReference

Cab Max capacity

—

1700 kgReference

Tow capacity

—

1599 kgReference

SA222 Serial Numbers

Location:

—

Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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.