Compare/Yanmar EF334J vs Yanmar YT235

Yanmar EF334J vs Yanmar YT235

Verdict: Yanmar EF334J vs Yanmar YT235

The Yanmar EF334J and the Yanmar YT235 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. Yanmar YT235 is the lighter machine (2,558 kg vs 3,395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF334J holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar YT235 is the newer design (2016 vs 2002). 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

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

EF334

ROPSReference

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EF334Q

CabReference

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EF334J

High-speed ROPSReference

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EF334JQ

high-speed cabReference

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YT235

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ROPSReference

YT235C

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cabReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine

25.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

86 x 90 mmReference

Power

25.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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25.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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23.9 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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23.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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25.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

Aspiration

—

Naturally aspiratedReference

Bore and stroke

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88 x 90 mmReference

Cooling system

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Liquid cooledReference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

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

-622@2700Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

Pump flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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800 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Mid PTO Type

—

2013Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

3395 to 3726 poundsReference

128 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

6-14Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

9.5-22Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-22Reference

Length

318 cmReference

296 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

226 cmReference

Height (cab)

214 cmReference

212 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1539 kgReference

1160 kgReference

Cab Weight

1690 kgReference

1319 kgReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

122 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 150 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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9.5-22Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

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13.6-16Reference

Industrial rear

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15-19.6Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery CCA

—

540Reference

Battery size

—

540 CCAReference

Alternator size

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40/55Reference

Speeds

Yanmar YT235 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Yanmar B75 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Yanmar B75 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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187 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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302 cmReference

Loading height

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185 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1507 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

994 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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3TNV88C (Tier 4)Reference

Air cleaner

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Dual Stage Cyclonic (Resin 5.5 in.)Reference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

—

Joystick: AvailableReference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.1 cu. In.Reference

Power

Max Power

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34.2 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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27 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Mid PTO

—

AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,013Reference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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42.4 l/minReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.1 gpm (7.1 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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89.0” inchReference

Overall Length

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116.9”Reference

Overall Width

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148.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,160.3 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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Hydrostatic Power SteeringReference

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.