Compare/Yanmar EF328V vs Yanmar Ex2900

Yanmar EF328V vs Yanmar Ex2900

Verdict: Yanmar EF328V vs Yanmar Ex2900

The Yanmar EF328V and the Yanmar Ex2900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar Ex2900 leads on rated power with 29 hp against 28 hp. Yanmar Ex2900 is the lighter machine (1,156 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 EF328V holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 23.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar Ex2900 is the newer design (2012 vs 2005). In short: choose the Yanmar Ex2900 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar EF328V if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

29 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Reverse speeds are 9% slower than forward.Reference

Three-range hydrostatic transmission controled by dual foot pedals.Reference

Original price

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$16,289 (2009)Reference

Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

EF328V

ROPSReference

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EF328VQ

CabReference

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EF328VJ

ROPS high-speedReference

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EF328VJQ

Cab high-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

23.8 LReference

Engine

20.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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21.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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21.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Oil capacity

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20.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.4 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.465x3.543 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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Hydrostatic : infinite (3-range) F and infinite (3-range) RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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bevel gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

1Reference

Rear lift

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

liveReference

Engine RPM

-600@2600Reference

2100@2630Reference

PTO (claimed)

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16.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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21.2 lpmReference

Total flow

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37.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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16.3 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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498 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

154 cmReference

Weight

2976 to 3395 poundsReference

419 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4-26Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-26Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

278 cmReference

Width

141 cmReference

150 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

197 cmReference

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Height (cab)

199 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1349 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1539 kgReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

25 cmReference

Front tread

109 cmReference

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Rear tread

111 to 141 cmReference

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Ag front

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7-14Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.5Reference

Operating weight

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1156 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Yanmar Ex2900 attachments

Attachment overview

Yanmar CB75 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Yanmar CB75 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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226 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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220 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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314 cmReference

Loading height

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204 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1271 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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900 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Rollover protective structure

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Foldable ROPS standard.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.2 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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4.2 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

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28.7 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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22.7 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

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AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,100 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,592 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,100@2,630 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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9.9 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.3 gpm (5.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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278.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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150.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,156.7 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.