Tractor · 1977Unverified
Yanmar YM240
Yanmar YM240 — Compact Utility tractor · 20 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
20 hp
Max power
12.3 kW
Weight
1698 to 1931 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerYanmarReference
Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price was $6,000 in 1981Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical internal expansion brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
YM2402WDReference
YM240D4WDReference
Engine
Yanmar 1.1L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank22.0 LReference
Engine17.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)12.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)12.3 kWReference
Yanmar 2TR20AXReference
dieselReference
2-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 90 mmReference
Power17.9 kWReference
Compression20:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Torque63.6 NmReference
Torque RPM1800Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed14.7 kWReference
Max power12.3 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)14.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)14.7 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure152.0 barReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
ClutchoverrunningReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2200Reference
Engine RPM1000@2200Reference
Front PTOoptionalReference
Power at rated PTO speed14.0 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase149 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase156 cmReference
Weight1698 to 1931 poundsReference
Front tire4.00-15Reference
Rear tire9.5-24Reference
Ag front4.00-15 (2WD)Reference
Ag front6.00-14 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear9.5-24 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear11.2-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front20x8.00-10 (2WD)Reference
Lawn/turf front27/8.50-15 (4WD)Reference
Lawn/turf rear13.6-16 (2WD)Reference
Lawn/turf rear11.2-24 (4WD)Reference
Length282 cmReference
Width123 cmReference
2WD Weight770 kgReference
4WD Weight875 kgReference
Front tread84 cmReference
Rear tread100 cmReference
2WD Steering wheel136 cmReference
4WD Steering wheel137 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Yanmar YM240 Height
2WD Exhaust183 cmReference
4WD Exhaust186 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed 2WDNovember 24, 1975 - January 5, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1199 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use4.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use4.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3-H used for power test.Reference
Max pull1062 kgReference
Gear 1-H used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.