Compare/Yanmar EF342J vs Yanmar FX42D

Yanmar EF342J vs Yanmar FX42D

Verdict: Yanmar EF342J vs Yanmar FX42D

The Yanmar EF342J and the Yanmar FX42D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar FX42D leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. Yanmar FX42D is the lighter machine (1,769 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 EF342J is the newer design (2002 vs 1983). In short: choose the Yanmar FX42D for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar EF342J 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Reverse speeds are 5% slower than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

EF342Q

CabReference

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FX42

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2WDReference

FX42D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine

30.9 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

78 x 86 mmReference

Power

30.9 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

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Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission

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power shiftReference

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

1769 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

330 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

149 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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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.