Compare/Yanmar F-7 Forte vs Yanmar FX17

Yanmar F-7 Forte vs Yanmar FX17

Verdict: Yanmar F-7 Forte vs Yanmar FX17

The Yanmar F-7 Forte and the Yanmar FX17 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Yanmar F-7 Forte is the newer design (1989 vs 1983). 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

17 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 power shift gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

F-7H

high-clearanceReference

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FX17

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2WDReference

FX17D

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4WDReference

Engine

12.3 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

Power

12.3 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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75 x 70 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Type

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three-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Dimensions

Length

325 cmReference

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Width

145 cmReference

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Height

130 cmReference

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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.