Compare/Yanmar F-7 Forte vs Yanmar YM1700

Yanmar F-7 Forte vs Yanmar YM1700

Verdict: Yanmar F-7 Forte vs Yanmar YM1700

The Yanmar F-7 Forte and the Yanmar YM1700 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 1982). 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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

—

manualReference

Variants

F-7H

high-clearanceReference

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YM1700

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2WDReference

YM1700D

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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

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

22.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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85 x 90 mmReference

Rated RPM

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2400Reference

Idle RPM

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800-2400Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/750/1000Reference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

—

650 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Dimensions

Length

325 cmReference

239 cmReference

Width

145 cmReference

112 cmReference

Height

130 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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141 cmReference

Weight

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1829 to 1918 poundsReference

Front tire

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4.00x12Reference

Rear tire

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8.3x24Reference

Ag front

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4.00x12Reference

Ag rear

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8.3x24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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173 cmReference

Shipping weight

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829 kgReference

Operating weight

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870 kgReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

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.