Compare/Yanmar Sc2400 vs Yanmar YM2420

Yanmar Sc2400 vs Yanmar YM2420

Verdict: Yanmar Sc2400 vs Yanmar YM2420

The Yanmar Sc2400 and the Yanmar YM2420 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Yanmar Sc2400 is the lighter machine (580 kg vs 1,235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar Sc2400 is the newer design (2012 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

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Two-range Shift-On-The-Go hydrostatic transmission operated with foot pedals. Cruise control standard.Reference

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

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

Sc2400

compact tractorReference

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Sc2450

compact backhoeReference

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YM2402

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2WD gearReference

YM2402D

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4WD gearReference

YM2420

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2WD power shiftReference

YM2420D

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4WD power shiftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

17.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Power (net)

15.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

17.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

4-inch dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

3300Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

3,300 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

2.835x2.913 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic : infinite F and infinite RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.3 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

partial power shiftReference

Pump flow

13.2 lpmReference

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Total flow

26.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

12.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

1 (limited)Reference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

299 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@3338Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

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Weight

580 kgReference

1235 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.5-10Reference

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Rear tire

26x12.0-12Reference

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Ag front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Ag rear

26x12.0-12Reference

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Length

242 cmReference

287 cmReference

Width

113 cmReference

127 cmReference

Operating weight

580 kgReference

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Ground clearance

19 cmReference

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Height

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185 cmReference

Yanmar Sc2400 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

YanmarReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

ROPS standard.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

55.1 ciReference

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Crankcase oil volume

2.5 qtsReference

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Power

Max Power

24 hpReference

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Rated Power

20.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

16.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,100@3,338 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@3,111 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

6.9 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.4 gpm (3.5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1 (limited)Reference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

242.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

113 cmReference

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Overall weight

580.6 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear:26x12.0-12Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Ag front: 18x8.5-10Reference

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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.