John Deere 4105 vs Yanmar YM342

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

Across 9 measurable specs, the Yanmar YM342 leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 4105 and Yanmar YM342.

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Spec	John Deere 4105	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	▲ 41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32.5 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,899 lb	▲ 3,916 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,393 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	103 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,769 lbf	3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.8 gpm	14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4105Yanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

41 hp

▲41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32.5 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

2,899 lb

▲3,916 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,393 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,750 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 Deere4105	YanmarYM342


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV84T-KJT	4TNV88C-XKITL
Engine Type	3-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	91.5 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp	41.4 hp
PTO Power	32.5 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dual air cleaner element
Fuel System	Direct injection, self bleeding, in-line fuel pump with electric shutoff	Not Published
Alternator	40 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual tandem gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.2 gpm	9.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.8 gpm	14.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.8 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.4 gal	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	5.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.3 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.2 gal	2.4 gal

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,190 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2200 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Synchronized shuttle shift
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	F8-R8
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.6 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disk	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock (ball, ramp and pin)	Differential lock (foot pedal)

Frame Type	Fixed ROPS; four-wheel drive standard	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges	Selectable 2WD/4WD engagement
Front Axle Rating	3197 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	882 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)
Overall Width	63 in (minimum, R1 rear tires); 65.8 in (maximum, R4 rear tires)	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	68 in	74.8 in
Ground Clearance	14.7 in (front axle)	15.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	98.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2899 lb	3,916 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,129 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 bar tread (8.00-16 front, 14.9-24 rear) or R4 industrial (10.0-16.5 front, 17.5L-24 rear)	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16	8.0 - 16.0
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	14.9 - 24.0
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27.0 - 10.5
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R4 Industrial - Front	10.0-16.5	10.0 - 16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	17.5L - 24.0

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Model	300CX	YL605
Loader Lift Height	H165: 103 in; 320R: 103 in	YL605: 113.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300CX: 1393 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	YL605: 2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	H165: 3769 lbf; 320R: 3769 lbf; 300CX: 3769 lbf (at pivot point)	YL605: 3,047 lb (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	10-year limited powertrain warranty or 3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

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John Deere 4105 vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on engine hp at 41.4 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the John Deere 4105.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?: The John Deere 4105 leads on pto hp at 32.5 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 3,916 lb lb, compared to 2,899 lb lb for the John Deere 4105.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,393 lb lb for the John Deere 4105.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 4105.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4105	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	▲ 41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32.5 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,899 lb	▲ 3,916 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,393 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	103 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,769 lbf	3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.8 gpm	14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4105Yanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

41 hp

▲41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32.5 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

2,899 lb

▲3,916 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,393 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,750 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 Deere4105	YanmarYM342


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV84T-KJT	4TNV88C-XKITL
Engine Type	3-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	91.5 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp	41.4 hp
PTO Power	32.5 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dual air cleaner element
Fuel System	Direct injection, self bleeding, in-line fuel pump with electric shutoff	Not Published
Alternator	40 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Dual tandem gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.2 gpm	9.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.8 gpm	14.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.8 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.4 gal	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	5.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.3 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.2 gal	2.4 gal

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,190 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2200 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	Synchronized shuttle shift
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	F8-R8
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.6 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disk	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock (ball, ramp and pin)	Differential lock (foot pedal)

Frame Type	Fixed ROPS; four-wheel drive standard	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD), standard, all ranges	Selectable 2WD/4WD engagement
Front Axle Rating	3197 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	882 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)
Overall Width	63 in (minimum, R1 rear tires); 65.8 in (maximum, R4 rear tires)	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	68 in	74.8 in
Ground Clearance	14.7 in (front axle)	15.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	98.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2899 lb	3,916 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,129 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 bar tread (8.00-16 front, 14.9-24 rear) or R4 industrial (10.0-16.5 front, 17.5L-24 rear)	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16	8.0 - 16.0
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	14.9 - 24.0
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27.0 - 10.5
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R4 Industrial - Front	10.0-16.5	10.0 - 16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	17.5L - 24.0

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Model	300CX	YL605
Loader Lift Height	H165: 103 in; 320R: 103 in	YL605: 113.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300CX: 1393 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	YL605: 2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	H165: 3769 lbf; 320R: 3769 lbf; 300CX: 3769 lbf (at pivot point)	YL605: 3,047 lb (19.7 in forward of pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	10-year limited powertrain warranty or 3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

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John Deere 4105 vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on engine hp at 41.4 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the John Deere 4105.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?

The John Deere 4105 leads on pto hp at 32.5 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 3,916 lb lb, compared to 2,899 lb lb for the John Deere 4105.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,393 lb lb for the John Deere 4105.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4105 or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 4105.

John Deere 4105 vs Yanmar YM342

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