Which has more horsepower, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on engine hp at 41.4 hp hp, compared to 34.2 hp hp for the Yanmar YT235.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 27 hp hp for the Yanmar YT235.

Which is heavier, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 5,129 lb lb, compared to 3,471 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,300 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.

Yanmar YM342 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 9 measurable specs, the Yanmar YM342 leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: Yanmar YM342 and Yanmar YT235.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Yanmar YM342	Yanmar YT235
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41.4 hp	34.2 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31 hp	27 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,129 lb	3,471 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	1,300 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,750 lb	1,764 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 113 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,047 lbf	2,105 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.6 gpm	11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 17.7 mph	11.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Yanmar YM342Yanmar YT235

Engine HPhp

▲41.4 hp

34.2 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31 hp

27 hp

Weightlb

▲5,129 lb

3,471 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

1,300 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,750 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	YanmarYM342	YanmarYT235


PTO Power	31 hp	27 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual air cleaner element	Dual stage cyclonic (resin 5.5 in.)
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection
Displacement	133.6 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	41.4 hp	34.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	5,129 lb	3,471 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	10-year limited powertrain warranty or 3,000 hours (whichever comes first)	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	5.3 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	9.3 gpm	7.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.6 gpm	11.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.6 gpm	11.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540/540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electro-hydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,190 lb	2,205 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,750 lb	1,764 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44 x 18 - 20.0	13.6x16
R3 Turf - Front	27.0 - 10.5	25x8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal - 24.0	15-19.6
R4 Industrial - Front	10.0 - 16.5	25x8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9 - 24.0	9.5-22
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0 - 16.0	6.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	113 in	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,047 lb	2,105 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	YL605: Skid steer quick attach	YL310: Skid steer style bucket attachment
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb (pivot pin)	1,300 lb

Clutch	Dry single	N/A (hydrostatic)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 3 ranges
Transmission Type	Synchronized shuttle shift	Hydrostatic (Dual Touch Pedal)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.7 mph	11.7 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	8.2 mph (with R4 tires)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock (foot pedal engagement)

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

Wheelbase	74.8 in	65 in
Overall Width	70.9 in (with R4 tires)	58.3 in (with R4 tires)
Ground Clearance	15.5 in	10.8 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS	98 in (with R4 tires)	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	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)	116.9 in

Yanmar YM342 vs Yanmar YT235: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on engine hp at 41.4 hp hp, compared to 34.2 hp hp for the Yanmar YT235.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 27 hp hp for the Yanmar YT235.
Which is heavier, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 5,129 lb lb, compared to 3,471 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,300 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Yanmar YM342 or the Yanmar YT235?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 1,764 lb lb for the Yanmar YT235.