Compare/Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar YM276

Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar YM276

Verdict: Yanmar F-230 vs Yanmar YM276

The Yanmar F-230 and the Yanmar YM276 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 2,028 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar YM276 holds more fuel (31.8 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar F-230 is the newer design (1992 vs 1981). 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 power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

31.8 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

84 x 85 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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12.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.2 kWReference

Compression

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20:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.2 kWReference

Max power

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13.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

three-speed power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS0Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

-667@2500Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.2 kWReference

Total flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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650 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

141 cmReference

152 cmReference

Weight

1940 to 2083 poundsReference

2028 to 2146 poundsReference

Front tire

6-14Reference

6.00-14Reference

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

298 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

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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

Front tread

91 cmReference

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Rear tread

93/105 cmReference

111 to 0 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.5-16.1Reference

2WD Width

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143 cmReference

4WD Width

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140 cmReference

2WD Weight

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919 kgReference

4WD Weight

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973 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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30 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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101 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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100 cmReference

Steering wheel

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148 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

Variants

YM276

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2WDReference

YM276D

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4WDReference

Yanmar YM276 attachments

Yanmar YM276 Height

2WD Exhaust

—

196 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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197 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1348 kgReference

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.