Compare/Yanmar AF342 vs Yanmar FX42D

Yanmar AF342 vs Yanmar FX42D

Verdict: Yanmar AF342 vs Yanmar FX42D

The Yanmar AF342 and the Yanmar FX42D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Yanmar AF342 is the lighter machine (1,450 kg vs 1,769 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF342 is the newer design (2002 vs 1983). 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

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Engine

Four power shift speeds in four ranges with power shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine

31.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.6 LReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 86 mmReference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

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Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission

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power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear PTO Type

556/787/994/1300 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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Weight

1450 kgReference

1769 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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Length

328 cmReference

330 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

149 cmReference

Height

196 cmReference

198 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

122 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 150 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

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Variants

FX42

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2WDReference

FX42D

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4WDReference

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.