Compare/Yanmar F20 vs Yanmar YM236

Yanmar F20 vs Yanmar YM236

Verdict: Yanmar F20 vs Yanmar YM236

The Yanmar F20 and the Yanmar YM236 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Yanmar F20 is the lighter machine (1,095 kg vs 1,903 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar YM236 is the newer design (1984 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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Fit & specs

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tiresReference

Variants

F20

2WD gearReference

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F20D

4WD gearReference

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FX20

2WD power shiftReference

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FX20D

4WD power shiftReference

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Engine

14.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 86 mmReference

75 x 75 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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2700Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

power shiftReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/650/900/1250Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Pump flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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529 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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370 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Weight

1095 kgReference

1903 to 2066 poundsReference

Length

287 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

126 cmReference

Height

175 cmReference

182 cmReference

Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Weight

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863 kgReference

4WD Weight

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937 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.