Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.2 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?

The John Deere 3035D leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 27 hp hp for the Yanmar YT235.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?

The Yanmar YT235 leads on loader lift at 1,300 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3035D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?

The John Deere 3035D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.

John Deere 3035D vs Yanmar YT235

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the Yanmar YT235 leads 3 categories to 2 (2 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 3035D and Yanmar YT235.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3035D	Yanmar YT235
Engine HP (hp)	34.2 hp	34.2 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 30.4 hp	27 hp
Weight (lb)	—	3,471 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,300 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,081.2 lb	1,764 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,105 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	11.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3035DYanmar YT235

Engine HPhp

▲34.2 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30.4 hp

27 hp

Weightlb

—

3,471 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,300 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,081.2 lb

1,764 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 Deere3035D	YanmarYT235


PTO Power	30.4 hp	27 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual stage cyclonic (resin 5.5 in.)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated,	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Displacement	100.1 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	34.2 hp	34.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	3,471 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	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	4.4 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	7.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	11.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	11.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to two (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2400 rpm engine	540 rpm
PTO Type	Mechanical control; transmission clutch; wet disk brake (mid/rear PTO)	Independent (electro-hydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,205 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	1,764 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	13.6x16
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.5-15	25x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	15-19.6
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14	25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	9.5-22
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6.0-14

Coolant Capacity	1.2 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2,105 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	YL310: Skid steer style bucket attachment
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1,300 lb

Clutch	Single dry traction clutch	N/A (hydrostatic)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 3 ranges
Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Hydrostatic (Dual Touch Pedal)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	11.7 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	8.2 mph (with R4 tires)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; limited slip: Not Published	Rear differential lock (foot pedal engagement)

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Fully hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD (4WD)	Selectable 4WD (2WD/4WD engagement)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62 in	65 in
Overall Width	57.3 in [at 44.5 in rear tread]	58.3 in (with R4 tires)
Ground Clearance	13.0 in minimum	10.8 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	116.9 in

John Deere 3035D vs Yanmar YT235: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.2 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?: The John Deere 3035D leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 27 hp hp for the Yanmar YT235.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?: The Yanmar YT235 leads on loader lift at 1,300 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3035D.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the Yanmar YT235?: The John Deere 3035D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.