Compare/Yanmar FX235 vs Yanmar YM276

Yanmar FX235 vs Yanmar YM276

Verdict: Yanmar FX235 vs Yanmar YM276

The Yanmar FX235 and the Yanmar YM276 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Yanmar YM276 is the lighter machine (2,028 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 YM276 holds more fuel (31.8 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar FX235 is the newer design (1987 vs 1981). 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

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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

Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

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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YM276

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2WDReference

YM276D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

31.8 LReference

Engine

16.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 88 mmReference

84 x 85 mmReference

Power

16.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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12.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.2 kWReference

Compression

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20:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.2 kWReference

Max power

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13.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

three-speed power shiftReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

JIS1Reference

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1293@2500Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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17.2 kWReference

Total flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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650 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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17.0 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

151 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

152 cmReference

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Weight

2094 to 2271 poundsReference

2028 to 2146 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

6.00-14Reference

2WD Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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

Length

283 cmReference

298 cmReference

Width

123 cmReference

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Height

147 cmReference

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2WD Weight

949 kgReference

919 kgReference

4WD Weight

1030 kgReference

973 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

99 cmReference

101 cmReference

4WD Front tread

102 cmReference

100 cmReference

Rear tread

97/108 cmReference

111 to 0 cmReference

Wheelbase

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152 cmReference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.5-16.1Reference

2WD Width

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143 cmReference

4WD Width

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140 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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30 cmReference

Steering wheel

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148 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

16Reference

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

75Reference

70Reference

Yanmar YM276 attachments

Yanmar YM276 Height

2WD Exhaust

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196 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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197 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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6.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1348 kgReference

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.