Which has more horsepower, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on pto hp at 18.1 hp hp, compared to 15.6 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.

Which is heavier, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on loader lift at 1,200 lb lb, compared to 825 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.

Yanmar SA223 vs Yanmar SA425

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 SA425 leads 8 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Yanmar SA223 and Yanmar SA425.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Yanmar SA223	Yanmar SA425
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.6 hp	▲ 18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,962 lb	▲ 2,338 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	825 lb	▲ 1,200 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	660 lb	▲ 1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	▲ 79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,342 lbf	▲ 2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8 gpm	8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.5 mph	▲ 13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Yanmar SA223Yanmar SA425

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

15.6 hp

▲18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,962 lb

▲2,338 lb

Loader Liftlb

825 lb

▲1,200 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

660 lb

▲1,209 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	YanmarSA223	YanmarSA425


PTO Power	15.6 hp	18.1 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	60.6 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,962 lb	2,338 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.7 gpm	3.7 gpm
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	4.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.0 gpm	8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Applicable
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.0 gpm	8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent (hydraulic clutch)	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	660 lb	1,209 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.0-12 4PR	36x14.00-15 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10 4PR	23x8.50-12 4PR
Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.0-12 4PR	14-17.5 6PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.50-10 6PR	23x8.50-12 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	3.0 qt	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.1 qt	3.6 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.17 qt	3.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.1 gal	4.1 gal

Loader Lift Height	71 in	79 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,342 lb	2,090 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	YL110: YANMAR quick attachment system (quick attach/detach)	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	825 lb	1,200 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.5 mph (with R4 tires)	13.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	6.6 mph (with R4 tires)	9.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Full-frame chassis	Full-frame chassis
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.9 in	63 in
Overall Width	47.3 in	54.1 in
Ground Clearance	6.4 in	9.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	82.3 in	87.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.3 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel)	71.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.87 ft (2.4 m)	8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	102.1 in	105.8 in

Yanmar SA223 vs Yanmar SA425: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on pto hp at 18.1 hp hp, compared to 15.6 hp hp for the Yanmar SA223.
Which is heavier, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 1,962 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on loader lift at 1,200 lb lb, compared to 825 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Yanmar SA223 or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA223.