Compare/Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM1601

Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM1601

Verdict: Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM1601

The Yanmar F-6 Forte and the Yanmar YM1601 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Yanmar F-6 Forte is the newer design (1989 vs 1979). 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

16 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

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

75 x 72 mmReference

Power

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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20.4 LReference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1111@2500Reference

Dimensions

Front tire

5-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

8-18Reference

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Ag front

5-12Reference

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Ag rear

8-18Reference

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Length

314 cmReference

261 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height

130 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

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1477 to 1565 poundsReference

2WD Rear tire

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8.3-22Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-14. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

2WD Weight

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669 kgReference

4WD Weight

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709 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

YM1601

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2WD gearReference

YM1601D

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4WD gearReference

YM1610

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2WD power shiftReference

YM1610D

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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.