Compare/Yanmar YM1401 vs Yanmar YM173

Yanmar YM1401 vs Yanmar YM173

Verdict: Yanmar YM1401 vs Yanmar YM173

The Yanmar YM1401 and the Yanmar YM173 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar YM1401 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 13 hp. Yanmar YM173 is the lighter machine (610 kg vs 1,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar YM1401 is the newer design (1979 vs 1969). In short: choose the Yanmar YM1401 for outright pulling power, or the Yanmar YM173 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

14 hp

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

YM1401

2WDReference

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YM1401D

4WDReference

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Engine

10.3 kWReference

9.5 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 72 mmReference

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Power

10.3 kWReference

9.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1300@2400Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

1080 to 1168 poundsReference

610 kgReference

Front tire

4.50-10Reference

4.00-10Reference

2WD Rear tire

8-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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Length

215 cmReference

209 cmReference

Width

97 cmReference

92 cmReference

2WD Height

174 cmReference

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4WD Height

176 cmReference

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2WD Weight

489 kgReference

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4WD Weight

529 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

72 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

74 cmReference

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Rear tread

72 to 88 cmReference

72/77/83 cmReference

Rear tire

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7-16Reference

Ag front

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4.00-10Reference

Ag rear

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7-16Reference

Height (exhaust)

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166 cmReference

Front tread

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72/80 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

70Reference

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.