Yanmar YM12
The Yanmar YM12 is a tractor produced by Yanmar Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 830 lbs 376 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
6 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
830 lbs
376 kg
Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1989
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Garden tractor | |
Yanmar YM12 Engine | |
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8.9KW Yanmar 1-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Yanmar YM12 Transmission | |
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6-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 830 lbs
376 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.5-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar MA10-N |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 1-cylinder |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 3 reverse power shift
Type | power shift |
Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse |
Two forward gears, plus reverse, on shift column with three ranges. | |
Dimensions
Yanmar YM12 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.5-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.5-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 830 lbs
376 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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106 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
121 cm mid-mount mower deck | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Yanmar Lawn Tractors Yanmar YM12.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Yanmar Lawn Tractors Yanmar YM12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Yanmar Lawn Tractors Yanmar YM12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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