Compare/Yanmar YM187 vs Yanmar YMG1800

Yanmar YM187 vs Yanmar YMG1800

Verdict: Yanmar YM187 vs Yanmar YMG1800

The Yanmar YM187 and the Yanmar YMG1800 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Yanmar YM187 is the lighter machine (1,523 kg vs 1,676 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar YMG1800 holds more fuel (20.4 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar YM187 is the newer design (1986 vs 1981). 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

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges. Dashboard-mounted gear shifter.Reference

With 8.3-22 rear tires.Reference

Steering

power optionalReference

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Variants

YM187

2WDReference

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YM187D

4WDReference

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YMG1800D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

20.4 LReference

Engine

13.4 kWReference

13.3 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 74 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

13.3 kWReference

Compression

23:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.2 LReference

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Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

JIS0Reference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

469 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1096@2400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

146 cmReference

147 cmReference

Weight

1523 to 1658 poundsReference

1676 to 1786 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-10Reference

5-14Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-10. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

Front: 5-14. Rear: 8.3-22Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x15.5-15Reference

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Length

270 cmReference

242 cmReference

Width

127 cmReference

114 cmReference

2WD Weight

690 kgReference

760 kgReference

4WD Weight

752 kgReference

810 kgReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

32 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

83 cmReference

84 cmReference

4WD Front tread

87 cmReference

91 cmReference

Rear tread

95 to 105 cmReference

89/102 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

133 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

134 cmReference

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2WD:4.00-12:8.3-22 4WD} Rear tire

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8.3-22Reference

Height (exhaust)

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178 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

Yanmar YM187 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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70Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

three-speed power shiftReference

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Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Cut height

5 to 10 cmReference

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Yanmar YBH670 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Yanmar YBH670 BackhoeReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

200 cmReference

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Loading height

132 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1179 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

733 kgReference

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Yanmar YM187 Height

ROPS

215 cmReference

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Speeds

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.