Compare/Yanmar EF312T vs Yanmar EF330J

Yanmar EF312T vs Yanmar EF330J

Verdict: Yanmar EF312T vs Yanmar EF330J

The Yanmar EF312T and the Yanmar EF330J 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 3,285 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF330J holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar EF312T is the newer design (2007 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.

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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

Four gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.31x3.54 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

—

22.1 kWReference

Power

—

22.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

Shuttle : 8 F and 8 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

JIS1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

continuousReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

785@2500Reference

-623@2700Reference

Rear lift

—

1500 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

919 kgReference

3285 to 3638 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference

Length

284 cmReference

318 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

136 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

32 cmReference

Front tread

100 cmReference

121 cmReference

Rear tread

102/110 cmReference

115 to 138 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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201 cmReference

Height (cab)

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211 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1490 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1650 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

General

Make & Model

YanmarReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.3 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

30.1 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,500 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,000.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

136.4 cmReference

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Overall Length

285 cmReference

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Overall Width

132.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

919.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear - 11.2-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

40.4/43.5 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

Ag front: 7-14.Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

100.1 cmReference

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Variants

EF330

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ROPSReference

EF330Q

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CabReference

EF330J

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High-speed ROPSReference

EF330JQ

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high-speed cabReference

Speeds

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.