Compare/Yanmar EF230H vs Yanmar FX305

Yanmar EF230H vs Yanmar FX305

Verdict: Yanmar EF230H vs Yanmar FX305

The Yanmar EF230H and the Yanmar FX305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Yanmar EF230H is the lighter machine (2,150 kg vs 2,976 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF230H is the newer design (2004 vs 1987). 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

30 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

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

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Engine

22.0 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Power

22.0 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 86 mmReference

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

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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

1100 kgReference

2976 to 3241 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

6.00-16Reference

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

311 cmReference

Width

131 cmReference

148 cmReference

Height

199 cmReference

143 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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183 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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183 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-26Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Weight

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1349 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1470 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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114 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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120 cmReference

Rear tread

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115 to 150 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

FX305D

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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.