Compare/Yanmar EF338J vs Yanmar YM3810

Yanmar EF338J vs Yanmar YM3810

Verdict: Yanmar EF338J vs Yanmar YM3810

The Yanmar EF338J and the Yanmar YM3810 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar YM3810 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Yanmar YM3810 is the lighter machine (1,324 kg vs 3,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar EF338J is the newer design (2002 vs 1979). In short: choose the Yanmar YM3810 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar EF338J if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Yanmar

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Best match

Clear

Yanmar

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

EF338

ROPSReference

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EF338Q

CabReference

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EF338J

High-speed ROPSReference

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EF338JQ

high-speed cabReference

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YM3810

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2WDReference

YM3810D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine

27.9 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

Power

27.9 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

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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

-622@2700Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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Weight

3483 to 3814 poundsReference

1324 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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Length

326 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

147 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

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Height (cab)

214 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1579 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1730 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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Front tread

122 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 150 cmReference

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Height

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195 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.