Compare/Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM169

Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM169

Verdict: Yanmar F-6 Forte vs Yanmar YM169

The Yanmar F-6 Forte and the Yanmar YM169 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 1986). 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

With 8-16 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 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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15.9 LReference

Fuel system

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Bosch YPER-0707 injection pumpReference

Pre-heating

—

thermostartReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Torque

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49.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Starter power

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1.3 kWReference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.198 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.198 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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107.8 barReference

Total flow

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13.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

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499 kgReference

Engine RPM

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770@2255Reference

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

248 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

130 cmReference

129 cmReference

Wheelbase

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125 cmReference

Weight

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589 kgReference

2WD Rear tire

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8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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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 (hood)

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105 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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76 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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74 cmReference

Rear tread

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70 to 85 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Variants

YM169

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2WDReference

YM169D

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4WDReference

Speeds

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.