Head to head · Sub-Compact

Iseki TM185 vs Iseki TU197

Iseki TM185 Tractor
IsekiModel A

Iseki TM185

Sub-Compact

power
18.5 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full TM185 specs
Iseki TU197 Tractor
IsekiModel B

Iseki TU197

Sub-Compact

power
18.7 hp
displacement
79.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full TU197 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ TU197 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
TM18518.5 hp
TU19718.7 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

TM185 is in the 19th percentile; TU197 is in the 20th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TU197 higher · +10.6 ci (+15%)
TM18568.5 ci
TU19779.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

TM185 is in the 29th percentile; TU197 is in the 39th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
TM1853
TU1973
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

TM185 is in the 50th percentile; TU197 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ TU197 higher · +3 (+33%)
TM1859
TU19712
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

TM185 is in the 50th percentile; TU197 is in the 73rd · 616 models

TM185 (A)TU197 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelTM185TU197—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsuzu—
ModelE3112E3AE1—
Power Output18.5hp18.7hp▲ TU197+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement68.5ci79.1ci▲ TU197+10.6 ci · +15%
Bore3.1in3.2inSame
Stroke3.1in3.4in▲ TU197+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
TypeGear, CreeperNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
Length87in116in▲ TU197+29 in · +33%
Width40.2in46.5in▲ TU197+6.3 in · +16%
Height72.2in54.3in▲ TM185+17.9 in · +33%
Operating Weight1,477lb1,841lb▲ TU197+364 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
Hitch CategoryIJIS0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecIseki TM185Iseki TU197Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.9gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 19th percentile (18.5 hp)B · 20th percentile (18.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 29th percentile (68.5 ci)B · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 21st percentile (1,477 lb)B · 33rd percentile (1,841 lb)
A · TM185B · TU197Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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