Compare/Yanmar F-5 Forte vs Yanmar YM1500

Yanmar F-5 Forte vs Yanmar YM1500

Verdict: Yanmar F-5 Forte vs Yanmar YM1500

The Yanmar F-5 Forte and the Yanmar YM1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Yanmar F-5 Forte is the newer design (1989 vs 1975). 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

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

10.8 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

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Power

10.8 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinderReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

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Transmission

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

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Type

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open centerReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

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648 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Dimensions

Length

314 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

106 cmReference

Height

130 cmReference

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Weight

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1350 to 1500 poundsReference

2WD Weight

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612 kgReference

4WD Weight

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680 kgReference

Variants

YM1500

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2WDReference

YM1500D

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4WDReference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Country of manufacturer

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Compact Utility tractorReference

Power

Rated Power

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15 hpReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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648.6 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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259.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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106.7 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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4WDReference

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.