Compare/Yanmar FX235 vs Yanmar SA426

Yanmar FX235 vs Yanmar SA426

Verdict: Yanmar FX235 vs Yanmar SA426

The Yanmar FX235 and the Yanmar SA426 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Yanmar SA426 is the lighter machine (1,874 kg vs 2,094 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar SA426 is the newer design (2025 vs 1987). 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

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Variants

F235

2WD gearReference

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F235D

4WD gearReference

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FX235

2WD power shiftReference

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FX235D

4WD power shiftReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

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Engine

16.9 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 88 mmReference

76 x 82 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

3000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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17.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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17.4 kWReference

Torque

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65.1 NmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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15.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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3.3 LReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

I (Limited)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1293@2500Reference

2000@3111Reference

PTO (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Pressure

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167.0 barReference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.2 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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547 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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540:3120Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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SAE 16/32Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

151 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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Weight

2094 to 2271 poundsReference

1874 to 2377 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

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2WD Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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Length

283 cmReference

280 cmReference

Width

123 cmReference

143 cmReference

Height

147 cmReference

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2WD Weight

949 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1030 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

99 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

102 cmReference

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Rear tread

97/108 cmReference

107 cmReference

Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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220/55R12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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280/70R18Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.50-12Reference

Industrial rear

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14-17.5Reference

Height (ROPS)

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239 cmReference

Height (cab)

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216 cmReference

Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

Front tread

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96 cmReference

ROPS

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850 kgReference

Cab

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1078 kgReference

Max front axle

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739 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1000 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

75Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

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23.1 LReference

Front axle

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3.0 LReference

ROPS Max capacity

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1475 kgReference

Cab Max capacity

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1740 kgReference

Tow capacity

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1599 kgReference

SA426 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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.