Compare/Yanmar EF328J vs Yanmar FX28

Yanmar EF328J vs Yanmar FX28

Verdict: Yanmar EF328J vs Yanmar FX28

The Yanmar EF328J and the Yanmar FX28 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Yanmar FX28 is the lighter machine (1,720 kg vs 3,064 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF328J is the newer design (2002 vs 1983). 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

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

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

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

EF328

ROPSReference

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EF328Q

CabReference

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EF328J

High-speed ROPSReference

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EF328JQ

high-speed cabReference

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FX28

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2WDReference

FX28D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine

20.6 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

78 x 86 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear lift

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

-600@2600Reference

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Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

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Weight

3064 to 3483 poundsReference

1720 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

327 cmReference

Width

141 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

204 cmReference

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Height (cab)

214 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1389 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1579 kgReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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Front tread

109 cmReference

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Rear tread

111 to 141 cmReference

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Height

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198 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.