Compare/Yanmar EF312T vs Yanmar FX305

Yanmar EF312T vs Yanmar FX305

Verdict: Yanmar EF312T vs Yanmar FX305

The Yanmar EF312T 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 EF312T is the lighter machine (919 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 EF312T is the newer design (2007 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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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

Four gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

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

Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

78 x 86 mmReference

Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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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

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22.4 kWReference

Power

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22.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 6 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

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Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

continuousReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

785@2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

919 kgReference

2976 to 3241 poundsReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

284 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

148 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

136 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

102/110 cmReference

115 to 150 cmReference

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

Height

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143 cmReference

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

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

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.