Compare/Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM165

Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM165

Verdict: Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM165

The Yanmar F-6 Forte and the Yanmar YM165 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 1980). 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

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

—

bull gearReference

Engine

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

75 x 75 mmReference

Power

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Pre-heating

—

coolant heaterReference

Compression

—

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

—

2700Reference

Operating RPM

—

2200-2700Reference

Firing order

—

1-2Reference

Coolant capacity

—

3.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

—

0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

—

0.203 mmReference

Oil capacity

—

9.5 LReference

Oil change

—

100 hReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

—

9.5 LReference

Type

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gearReference

Capacity

—

9.5 LReference

Pressure

—

78.5 barReference

Valves

—

1Reference

Pump flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

350 kgReference

Front Hitch

—

530Reference

Rear PTO

—

transmissionReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Engine RPM

—

770@2540Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

—

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Front tire

5-12Reference

4.50-10Reference

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

242 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

130 cmReference

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Wheelbase

—

123 cmReference

Weight

—

1109 to 1230 poundsReference

2WD Rear tire

—

8/8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8/8-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

—

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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6-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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8-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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116 cmReference

2WD Weight

—

503 kgReference

4WD Weight

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557 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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26 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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78 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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74 cmReference

Rear tread

—

70/85 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

7Reference

Battery AH

—

35Reference

Variants

YM165

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2WDReference

YM165D

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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15.1 LReference

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.