Compare/Yanmar EF227H vs Yanmar FX28

Yanmar EF227H vs Yanmar FX28

Verdict: Yanmar EF227H vs Yanmar FX28

The Yanmar EF227H and the Yanmar FX28 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar FX28 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. Yanmar FX28 is the lighter machine (1,720 kg vs 2,117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF227H is the newer design (2004 vs 1983). In short: choose the Yanmar FX28 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar EF227H if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

27 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four power-shift gears, plus two reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

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Engine

19.8 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

78 x 86 mmReference

Power

19.8 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

1090 kgReference

1720 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

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Rear tire

9.5-20Reference

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Ag front

6-14Reference

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Ag rear

9.5-20Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

327 cmReference

Width

131 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height

199 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

FX28

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2WDReference

FX28D

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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.