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Yanmar YM12 vs Yanmar YM14
Verdict: Yanmar YM12 vs Yanmar YM14
The Yanmar YM12 and the Yanmar YM14 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar YM14 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 12 hp. Yanmar YM12 is the lighter machine (376 kg vs 385 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Yanmar YM14 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar YM12 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Yanmar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
YanmarReference
YanmarReference
Two forward gears, plus reverse, on shift column with three ranges.Reference
Two forward gears, plus reverse, on shift column with three ranges.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Power
8.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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38.8 ciReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Rated RPM
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2600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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1.2 kWReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Weight
376 kgReference
385 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Yanmar YM12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Yanmar YM14 attachments
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.