Compare/Yanmar EF324 vs Yanmar YM2420

Yanmar EF324 vs Yanmar YM2420

Verdict: Yanmar EF324 vs Yanmar YM2420

The Yanmar EF324 and the Yanmar YM2420 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Yanmar YM2420 is the lighter machine (1,235 kg vs 2,756 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF324 is the newer design (2002 vs 1982). 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

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

Three power shift gears, plus reverse, with four ranges.Reference

Variants

EF324Q

CabReference

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YM2402

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2WD gearReference

YM2402D

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4WD gearReference

YM2420

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2WD power shiftReference

YM2420D

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4WD power shiftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Engine

17.7 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Power

17.7 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

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Rear lift

1399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

-623@2500Reference

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Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

ROPS Wheelbase

153 cmReference

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Cab Wheelbase

161 cmReference

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Weight

2756 to 3153 poundsReference

1235 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

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Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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ROPS Length

288 cmReference

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Cab Length

298 cmReference

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ROPS Width

135 cmReference

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Cab Width

138 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

199 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1250 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1430 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

98/110 cmReference

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Length

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287 cmReference

Width

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127 cmReference

Height

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185 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.