Compare/Yanmar YM2020 vs Yanmar YM236

Yanmar YM2020 vs Yanmar YM236

Verdict: Yanmar YM2020 vs Yanmar YM236

The Yanmar YM2020 and the Yanmar YM236 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Yanmar YM2020 is the lighter machine (1,129 kg vs 1,903 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar YM236 is the newer design (1984 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

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

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

With 11.2-24 rear tiresReference

Variants

YM2002

2WD gearReference

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YM2002D

4WD gearReference

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YM2020

2WD power shiftReference

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YM2020D

4WD power shiftReference

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Engine

14.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Displacement

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1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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75 x 75 mmReference

Rated RPM

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2700Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

1129 kgReference

1903 to 2066 poundsReference

Length

287 cmReference

274 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

126 cmReference

Height

185 cmReference

182 cmReference

Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Weight

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863 kgReference

4WD Weight

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937 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Pump flow

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14.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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529 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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370 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

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.