Compare/Yanmar EF330VJ vs Yanmar FX305

Yanmar EF330VJ vs Yanmar FX305

Verdict: Yanmar EF330VJ vs Yanmar FX305

The Yanmar EF330VJ 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 FX305 is the lighter machine (2,976 kg vs 3,284 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF330VJ is the newer design (2005 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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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

Reverse speeds are 9% slower than forward.Reference

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

Variants

EF330V

ROPSReference

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EF330VQ

CabReference

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EF330VJ

ROPS high-speedReference

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EF330VJQ

Cab high-speedReference

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FX305D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine

22.1 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

78 x 86 mmReference

Power

22.1 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

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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

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Rear lift

1500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

-623@2700Reference

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Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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Weight

3284 to 3638 poundsReference

2976 to 3241 poundsReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-26Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

318 cmReference

311 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

201 cmReference

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Height (cab)

211 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1489 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1650 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 138 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

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.