Overview
The Yanmar Lx4900 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 2012 to the present, featuring a 48.5 hp four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a three-range hydrostatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and a Category 1 rear hitch with a 2,760-pound lift capacity. The chassis includes a two-post ROPS, wet disc brakes, and a 11.9-gallon fuel tank.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The 2.0L liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 48.5 gross horsepower at 2600 RPM and provides a claimed 35 hp through an independent 540 RPM rear PTO with an electro-hydraulic clutch.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The powertrain utilizes a SynchroThrottle hydrostatic transmission with three synchronized ranges and infinite gears, paired with a four-wheel-drive system and planetary final drives.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
This model features an open center hydraulic system with a total pump flow of 8.7 gpm, supporting a Type 1 rear hitch with position control and availability for front-end loader or backhoe attachments.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches (84 x 90 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 5.7 qts (5.4 L) |
| Description | Yanmar / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 121.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 5.62 qts (5.3 L) |
| Power (gross) | 48.5 hp (36.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 48.5 hp (36.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Hydrostatic transmission with three synchronized ranges. Optional cruise control. |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil capacity | 34.8 qts (32.9 L) |
| Transmission | SynchroThrottle |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | hydraulic power |
Capacity
| Front axle | 9.28 qts (8.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 6.5 gpm (24.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,760 lbs (1251 kg) |
| Rear Type | 1 |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | optional |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 16.6 inches (42 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 124 inches (314 cm) |
| Weight | 3,618 lbs (1641 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Front tire | 8-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 3,618 lbs (1641 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Ag front | 8-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-24 |
| Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5LL-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x10.5-15 / 27x12LL-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18-20 / 22.5LL-16.1 |
Variants
| Lx490 | shuttle |
|---|---|
| Lx4900 | hydro |
Yanmar Lx4900 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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