Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?

The John Deere 1023E leads on pto hp at 16.2 hp hp, compared to 15.6 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?

The Yanmar SA223 leads on weight at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,446 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?

The Yanmar SA223 leads on loader lift at 825 lb lb, compared to 570 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?

The John Deere 1023E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.

John Deere 1023E vs Yanmar SA223

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Yanmar SA223 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1023E and Yanmar SA223.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1023E	Yanmar SA223
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 16.2 hp	15.6 hp
Weight (lb)	1,446 lb	▲ 1,962 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	570 lb	▲ 825 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	660 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 71.2 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	1,342 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 9.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1023EYanmar SA223

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲16.2 hp

15.6 hp

Weightlb

1,446 lb

▲1,962 lb

Loader Liftlb

570 lb

512 lb

▲825 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

660 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere1023E	YanmarSA223


PTO Power	16.2 hp	15.6 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Displacement	60.6 in³	60.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1446 lb	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1446 lb	1,962 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	—	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

Pump Type	Single gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	8.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	8.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
PTO Type	independent	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	660 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10 6PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	—	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	3.1 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	3.17 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	4.1 gal

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	71 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	YL110: YANMAR quick attachment system (quick attach/detach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	825 lb
Loader Breakout Force	—	1,342 lb

Clutch	Wet disk	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	9.5 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	6.6 mph (with R4 tires)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Standard differential lock

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet disc
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Full-frame chassis
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	57.9 in
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	47.3 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	6.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	82.3 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	102.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	66.3 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel)

John Deere 1023E vs Yanmar SA223: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?: The John Deere 1023E leads on pto hp at 16.2 hp hp, compared to 15.6 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?: The Yanmar SA223 leads on weight at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,446 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?: The Yanmar SA223 leads on loader lift at 825 lb lb, compared to 570 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the Yanmar SA223?: The John Deere 1023E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.