Compare/Yanmar FX265 vs Yanmar YM2500

Yanmar FX265 vs Yanmar YM2500

Verdict: Yanmar FX265 vs Yanmar YM2500

The Yanmar FX265 and the Yanmar YM2500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar FX265 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 25 hp. Yanmar YM2500 is the lighter machine (1,047 kg vs 2,249 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar FX265 is the newer design (1987 vs 1977). In short: choose the Yanmar FX265 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar YM2500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

F265

2WD gearReference

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F265D

4WD gearReference

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FX265

2WD power shiftReference

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FX265D

4WD power shiftReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

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Engine

19.1 kWReference

18.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 88 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Power

19.1 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

2249 to 2415 poundsReference

1047 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Length

286 cmReference

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Width

140 cmReference

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Height

151 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1020 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1095 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

36 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

152 cmReference

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Rear tread

107 to 137 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.