Compare/Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar F235

Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar F235

Verdict: Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar F235

The Yanmar F-230 and the Yanmar F235 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Yanmar F-230 is the lighter machine (1,940 kg vs 2,072 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar F235 holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar F-230 is the newer design (1992 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Four gears, in three ranges with left-hand shuttle shift.Reference

Three gears in three ranges.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

25.0 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

84 x 88 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS0Reference

JIS1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-667@2500Reference

1293@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

141 cmReference

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Weight

1940 to 2083 poundsReference

2072 to 2249 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

268 cmReference

283 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

123 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

192 cmReference

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Height (cab)

194 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

879 kgReference

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Cab Weight

944 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Front tread

91 cmReference

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Rear tread

93/105 cmReference

97/108 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

—

151 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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152 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

Height

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147 cmReference

2WD Weight

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939 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1020 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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99 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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102 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

16Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

75Reference

Variants

F235

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2WD gearReference

F235D

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4WD gearReference

FX235

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2WD power shiftReference

FX235D

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4WD power shiftReference

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.