Compare/Yanmar EF230H vs Yanmar EF312T

Yanmar EF230H vs Yanmar EF312T

Verdict: Yanmar EF230H vs Yanmar EF312T

The Yanmar EF230H and the Yanmar EF312T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Yanmar EF312T is the lighter machine (919 kg vs 2,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF312T is the newer design (2007 vs 2004). 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

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

Engine

22.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Power

22.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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84 x 90 mmReference

Power (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.31x3.54 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Shuttle : 8 F and 8 RReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

continuousReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Engine RPM

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785@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

Weight

1100 kgReference

919 kgReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

9.5-20Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

6-14Reference

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Ag rear

9.5-20Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

131 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height

199 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

Height (steering wheel)

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136 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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100 cmReference

Rear tread

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102/110 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

—

91.3 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

30.1 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,500 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,000.2 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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136.4 cmReference

Overall Length

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285 cmReference

Overall Width

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132.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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919.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear - 11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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40.4/43.5 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front: 7-14.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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100.1 cmReference

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.