Compare/Yanmar SA222 vs Yanmar YM220

Yanmar SA222 vs Yanmar YM220

Verdict: Yanmar SA222 vs Yanmar YM220

The Yanmar SA222 and the Yanmar YM220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Yanmar SA222 is the lighter machine (1,631 kg vs 1,840 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar SA222 is the newer design (2025 vs 1982). 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

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

16.1 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

75 x 85 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

2600Reference

Torque

52.6 NmReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.3 LReference

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Fuel tank

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20.1 LReference

Engine

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16.4 kWReference

Power

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16.4 kWReference

Compression

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22.5:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Pressure

130.0 barReference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

13.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I (Limited)Reference

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

299 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

540:3120Reference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

SAE 16/32Reference

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Engine RPM

2000@3111Reference

540@2400Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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529 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

23.1 LReference

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Front axle

3.0 LReference

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ROPS Max capacity

1475 kgReference

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Cab Max capacity

1700 kgReference

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Tow capacity

1599 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

147 cmReference

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Weight

1631 to 2121 poundsReference

1840 to 1871 poundsReference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-10Reference

25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.0-12Reference

13.6x16.1Reference

Industrial front

18x8.50-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12.0-12Reference

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Length

270 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

119 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

227 cmReference

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Height (cab)

203 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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Front tread

89 cmReference

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Rear tread

89 cmReference

100 cmReference

ROPS

739 kgReference

219 cmReference

Cab

962 kgReference

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Max front axle

699 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1000 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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155 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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155 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00x14Reference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2x24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00x14. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6x14. Rear: 9.5x24Reference

2WD Width

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126 cmReference

4WD Width

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123 cmReference

2WD Weight

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848 kgReference

4WD Weight

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834 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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97 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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92 cmReference

SA222 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

YM220

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2WD gear shiftReference

YM220D

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4WD gear shiftReference

YM226

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2WD power shiftReference

YM226D

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4WD power shiftReference

Yanmar YM220 attachments

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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5 to 10 cmReference

Yanmar YBH770 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Yanmar YBH770 BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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231 cmReference

Loading height

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172 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1179 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1031 kgReference

Yanmar YM220 Height

2WD Exhaust

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182 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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181 cmReference

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.