Compare/Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar SA326

Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar SA326

Verdict: Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar SA326

The Yanmar F-230 and the Yanmar SA326 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Yanmar SA326 is the lighter machine (1,759 kg vs 1,940 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar SA326 is the newer design (2025 vs 1992). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

—

Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

—

Engine

16.9 kWReference

—

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

—

Rated RPM

2500Reference

3000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

17.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

—

17.4 kWReference

Torque

—

65.1 NmReference

Oil capacity

—

15.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

3.3 LReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS0Reference

I (Limited)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-667@2500Reference

2000@3111Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

14.2 kWReference

Pressure

—

167.0 barReference

Mid valves

—

2Reference

Pump flow

—

15.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

13.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

—

547 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

540:3120Reference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

—

SAE 16/32Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

141 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

1940 to 2083 poundsReference

1759 to 2262 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

—

Rear tire

9.5-22Reference

—

Standard tires (ag)

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

—

Length

268 cmReference

280 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

138 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

192 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height (cab)

194 cmReference

212 cmReference

ROPS Weight

879 kgReference

—

Cab Weight

944 kgReference

—

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

30 cmReference

Front tread

91 cmReference

96 cmReference

Rear tread

93/105 cmReference

107 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

—

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

—

33x12.5-16.5Reference

Industrial front

—

23x8.50-12Reference

Industrial rear

—

12-16.5Reference

ROPS

—

797 kgReference

Cab

—

1026 kgReference

Max front axle

—

739 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

1000 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

—

Capacities

Fuel

—

23.1 LReference

Front axle

—

3.0 LReference

ROPS Max capacity

—

1475 kgReference

Cab Max capacity

—

1740 kgReference

Tow capacity

—

1599 kgReference

SA326 Serial Numbers

Location:

—

Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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.