Overview
The Yanmar YM226 is a compact utility farm tractor produced in Japan between 1981 and 1991, featuring a 1.1L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 22 hp. This model utilizes a 9-speed power shift transmission and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive variants with an operating weight up to 2,300 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Data:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1442, the unit achieved a maximum pull of 2,644 lbs and a PTO power rating of 19.42 hp while maintaining a fuel consumption rate of approximately 1.3 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Drive System:
The mechanical layout includes a three-speed power shift transmission with nine forward and three reverse gears, paired with either a 2WD or 4WD drivetrain and manual steering.
Hitch and Implementation:
The tractor is equipped with a Category I rear hitch featuring position control and a 1,168-pound lift capacity, supporting attachments such as a 60-inch mid-mount mower, loader, and backhoe.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan / Original price was $9,000 in 1991 |
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| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.1L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper element |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.95x3.35 inches (75 x 85 mm) |
| Compression | 22.5:1 |
| Description | Yanmar 3T75HA / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 68.71 ci (1.1 L) |
| Power | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 15.38 hp (11.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 19.42 hp (14.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission type | 9-speed three-speed power shift |
| Type | three-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering / Drum brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1168 lbs (529 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 37.8 inches (96 cm) |
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| 2WD Width | 53.8 inches (136 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 36.3 inches (92 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 53.9 inches (136 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 14.2 inches (36 cm) |
| Length | 107.9 inches (274 cm) |
| Rear tread | 39.4 to 47.4 inches (100 to 120 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 61.1 inches (155 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Front tire | 6.00-14 |
| Weight | 1724 to 2300 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 61.1 inches (155 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16.1 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1442
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 4WDJune 10 - 21, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1442 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-1 used for power test. / Gear 2-1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.3 gal/hour (4.9 l/hour) / 1.2 gal/hour (4.5 l/hour) / 1.3 gal/hour (4.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 15.38 hp (11.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,644 lbs (1199 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 19.42 hp (14.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 17.87 hp (13.3 kW) |
References
| Description | YFL Series Loaders published in 1987, by Yanmar / 18 and 22 hp Compact Utility Tractors published in 1988, by Yanmar* / YM220/226 22 Horsepower Compact Tractors published in 1987, by Yanmar / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| YM220 | 2WD gear shift |
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| YM220D | 4WD gear shift |
| YM226 | 2WD power shift |
| YM226D | 4WD power shift |
Yanmar YM226 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 71 inches (180 cm) |
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| 4WD Exhaust | 71.2 inches (180 cm) |
| ROPS | 86.4 inches (219 cm) |
Yanmar YM226 Weight
| 2WD | 1724 lbs (782 kg) |
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| 4WD | 1805 lbs (818 kg) |
| 4WD Operating | 2300 lbs (1043 kg) |
Yanmar YM226 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader / backhoe |
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