Compare/Yanmar F255 vs Yanmar YM2500

Yanmar F255 vs Yanmar YM2500

Verdict: Yanmar F255 vs Yanmar YM2500

The Yanmar F255 and the Yanmar YM2500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Yanmar YM2500 is the lighter machine (1,047 kg vs 2,183 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar F255 is the newer design (1987 vs 1977). 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

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Three gears in three ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

F255

2WD gearReference

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F255D

4WD gearReference

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FX255

2WD power shiftReference

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FX255D

4WD power shiftReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

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Engine

18.4 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 88 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Power

18.4 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

1Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1293@2500Reference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

151 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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Weight

2183 to 2348 poundsReference

1047 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Length

283 cmReference

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Width

132 cmReference

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Height

150 cmReference

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2WD Weight

990 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1065 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

99 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

105 cmReference

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Rear tread

102 to 132 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

75Reference

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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.