Which has more horsepower, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 18.1 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,200 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,209 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Yanmar SA325 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 2 categories to 0 (7 tied). Machine pages: Yanmar SA325 and Yanmar SA425.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Yanmar SA325	Yanmar SA425
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.1 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,715 lb	▲ 2,338 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,200 lb	1,200 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,209 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	79 in	79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,090 lbf	2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8 gpm	8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	▲ 13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Yanmar SA325Yanmar SA425

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,715 lb

▲2,338 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,200 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	YanmarSA325	YanmarSA425


PTO Power	18.1 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	Diesel	Not Published
Displacement	77.2 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)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,715 lb	2,338 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Tractor (private individual usage): 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain (engine and transmission core components): 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	open center	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.7 US gal/min	3.7 gpm
Implement Flow	4.3 US gal/min	4.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.0 gpm (implement + steering combined)	8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Position Control, Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	4.3 gpm (implement circuit); 3.7 gpm dedicated to steering	Not Applicable
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8 gpm	8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 (dual rear remote valves, standard)	Not Published

PTO Rear	1.4 in OD, 6 Splines; Independent; 554 RPM @ 3,200 Engine RPM	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
PTO Type	Hydraulic Clutch, Independent	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,209 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	SAE16/32, 15 Splines; Independent; 2,057 RPM @ 3,200 Engine RPM	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,209 lb	1,209 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-16.5 4PR	36x14.00-15 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 4PR	23x8.50-12 4PR
Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf or R4 Industrial standard; R4 front: 23x8.50-12 4PR, R4 rear: 12-16.5 10PR	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5 10PR	14-17.5 6PR
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12 4PR	23x8.50-12 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

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

Loader Lift Height	79 in. to pivot pin; 58 in. under level bucket	79 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,090 lb at pivot pin	2,090 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick Attach	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,200 lb at pivot pin	1,200 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 ranges	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Transmission, Dual Range Speeds	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Low: 0-5.9 mph (0-5.8 mph), High: 0-12.3 mph (0-12.2 mph)	13.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Low: 0-4.1 mph (0-4.1 mph), High: 0-8.5 mph (0-8.5 mph)	9.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet Disk	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Full Frame Chassis	Full-frame chassis
Front Axle Type	Yanmar-designed 4WD front axle with oscillation	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat with armrests on spring suspension platform; fore-and-aft adjustment; swivels for backhoe operation	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.0 in.	63 in
Overall Width	54.6 in. with R4 Tires	54.1 in
Ground Clearance	8.5 in. with R4 Tires	9.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	85.8 in. with R4 Tires	87.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	70.4 in. with Folded ROPS, R4 Tires, Top of Steering Wheel	71.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.5 ft. (2.6 m)	8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	105.8 in.	105.8 in

Yanmar SA325 vs Yanmar SA425: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 18.1 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,200 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Yanmar SA325 or the Yanmar SA425?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,209 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).