Compare/Yanmar FX305 vs Yanmar Sx3100

Yanmar FX305 vs Yanmar Sx3100

Verdict: Yanmar FX305 vs Yanmar Sx3100

The Yanmar FX305 and the Yanmar Sx3100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar Sx3100 leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. Yanmar Sx3100 is the lighter machine (920 kg vs 2,976 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar Sx3100 is the newer design (2012 vs 1987). In short: choose the Yanmar Sx3100 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar FX305 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

30 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Four power-shift gears, plus two reverse, in three ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Steering

—

hydraulic powerReference

Variants

FX305D

4WDReference

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Engine

22.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 86 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dryReference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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17.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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2.0 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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3.465x3.543 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

12 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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HSTReference

forward and reverse options

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Hydrostatic : infinite (2-range) F and infinite (2-range) RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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bevel gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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17.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Total flow

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38.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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1Reference

Control

—

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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548 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Engine RPM

—

2100@2500Reference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

183 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

183 cmReference

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Weight

2976 to 3241 poundsReference

439 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

13.6-26Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

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Length

311 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height

143 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1349 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1470 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

114 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

120 cmReference

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Rear tread

115 to 150 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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165 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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36x14-15Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

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14-17.5Reference

Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

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Yanmar Sx3100 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 13 cmReference

Yanmar CB65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Yanmar CB65 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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208 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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203 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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162 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

—

1103 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

624 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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100.2 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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3.6 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

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31.2 hpReference

Rated Power

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30 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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23.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,100 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,100@2,500 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,495 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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hydraulic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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10.1 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.3 gpm (4.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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276.9 cmReference

Overall Width

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131.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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920.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Lawn/turf rear:\\t36x14-15 | Industrial rear:14-17.5Reference

Front Wheel Type

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Lawn/turf front:24x8.5-14 | Industrial front:23x8.5-12Reference

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.