Compare/Yanmar EF453 vs Yanmar Lx450

Yanmar EF453 vs Yanmar Lx450

Verdict: Yanmar EF453 vs Yanmar Lx450

The Yanmar EF453 and the Yanmar Lx450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Yanmar EF453 is the lighter machine (1,549 kg vs 1,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar Lx450 holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar Lx450 is the newer design (2012 vs 2009). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

With 13.6-26 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 3% faster than forward.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

Power (gross)

33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

3.465x3.543 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

Oil capacity

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32.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.8 LReference

Transmission

Type

synch shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

260mm dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

Synch Shuttle : 9 F and 9 RReference

Power Shuttle : 12 F and 12 RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Transmission

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HydraReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1349 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

741@2700Reference

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Valves

—

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

183 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1549 kgReference

612 kgReference

Front tire

8-18Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

8-18Reference

8-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-26Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

323 cmReference

314 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height

246 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

38 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LL-16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5LL-24Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

YanmarReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

133.6 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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5.62 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

45 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

547@2,700 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

powerReference

hydraulic powerReference

Hydraulics

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,349.9 kgReference

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Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 to 3 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

—

6.8 gpm (9 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

246.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

323.1 cmReference

315 cmReference

Overall Width

160.5 cmReference

176.5 cmReference

Overall weight

1,549.9 kgReference

1,626.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear - 13.6-26Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Ag front:8-18Reference

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Variants

Lx450

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shuttleReference

Lx4500

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hydroReference

Yanmar Lx450 attachments

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

Attachment overview

Yanmar CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

Yanmar CB85 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

—

261 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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360 cmReference

Loading height

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220 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1104 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

—

TRUEReference

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.