Compare/Yanmar YM236 vs Yanmar YM240

Yanmar YM236 vs Yanmar YM240

Verdict: Yanmar YM236 vs Yanmar YM240

The Yanmar YM236 and the Yanmar YM240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Yanmar YM240 is the lighter machine (1,698 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 1977). 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

With 11.2-24 rear tiresReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Engine

17.2 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 75 mmReference

90 x 90 mmReference

Power

17.2 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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22.0 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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12.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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12.3 kWReference

Compression

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20:1Reference

Torque

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63.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Power at rated engine speed

—

14.7 kWReference

Max power

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12.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

14.8 kWReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

152.0 barReference

Pump flow

14.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

529 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

370 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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14.7 kWReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2200Reference

Front PTO

—

optionalReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

1903 to 2066 poundsReference

1698 to 1931 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

4.00-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

274 cmReference

282 cmReference

Width

126 cmReference

123 cmReference

Height

182 cmReference

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2WD Weight

863 kgReference

770 kgReference

4WD Weight

937 kgReference

875 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

—

149 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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156 cmReference

Rear tire

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9.5-24Reference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/8.50-15 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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11.2-24 (4WD)Reference

Front tread

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84 cmReference

Rear tread

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100 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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136 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

Speeds

Variants

YM240

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2WDReference

YM240D

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4WDReference

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging system

—

generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Yanmar YM240 Height

2WD Exhaust

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183 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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186 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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4.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1062 kgReference

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.