Yanmar F605
The Yanmar F605 is a powerful tractor made from 1989 to 1999. It has a strong Yanmar 3TN100T engine with three cylinders and 59.2 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and diesel-powered, which means it can handle tough jobs on the farm. The tractor has a liquid-cooled system to keep the engine running smoothly. One of the best things about the F605 is its transmission. It has 24 forward gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. The tractor is big and sturdy, measuring 137.8 inches long, 64.6 inches wide, and 92.9 inches tall. It weighs 4,321 pounds, making it stable for heavy work. The F605 has special agricultural tires in the front and back, perfect for farm use. It also has an electric starter, making it easy to get going in the morning.
Key specifications
- Category
- Utility
- Engine power
- 59hp
- Operating weight
- 4,321 lb
- Transmission
- shuttle
Category comparison
F605 compared with its category
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Utility tractors
This model
The F605 ranks at the 53rd percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Yanmar F605
The Yanmar F605 is a powerful tractor made from 1989 to 1999. It has a strong Yanmar 3TN100T engine with three cylinders and 59.2 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and diesel-powered, which means it can handle tough jobs on the farm. The tractor has a liquid-cooled system to keep the engine running smoothly. One of the best things about the F605 is its transmission. It has 24 forward gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. The tractor is big and sturdy, measuring 137.8 inches long, 64.6 inches wide, and 92.9 inches tall. It weighs 4,321 pounds, making it stable for heavy work. The F605 has special agricultural tires in the front and back, perfect for farm use. It also has an electric starter, making it easy to get going in the morning.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
|---|---|
| Model | F605 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Years built | 1989–1999 |
| Operating weight | 4,321lb(1,960 kg) |
Engine
| Make | Yanmar |
|---|---|
| Model | 3TN100T |
| Power | 59.2hp(44.15 kW) |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 158.1ci(2.59 L) |
| Bore | 3.94in(100.1 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.33in(110 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | shuttle |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 24 |
Dimensions
| Length | 137.8in(3,500 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 64.6in(1,641 mm) |
| Height | 92.9in(2,360 mm) |
| Operating weight | 4,321lb(1,960 kg) |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 2.13gal(8.06 L) |
|---|
Closest alternatives
F605 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
Among utility tractors, the Yanmar US601 and the Kubota MZ605 are closest to the Yanmar F605 in rated horsepower. The Yanmar US601 matches it on rated power and weighs 680 lb more, at 85 lb per horsepower against 73 lb. The Kubota MZ605 matches it on rated power and weighs 990 lb more, so it carries more weight per horsepower, which helps traction in draft work. It entered production in 2010, 21 years after the F605. Of the 3 models, the F605 has the lowest weight per horsepower at 73 lb per hp.
| Spec | Yanmar F605 | Yanmar US601 | Kubota MZ605 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 59.2 hp44.1 kW | 59.2 hp44.1 kW | 59.2 hp44.1 kW |
| Operating weight | 4,321 lb1,960 kg | 5,005 lb2,270 kg | 5,313 lb2,410 kg |
| Weight per hp | 73 lb/hp44 kg/kW | 85 lb/hp51 kg/kW | 90 lb/hp55 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 158.1 ci2.59 L | 202.5 ci3.32 L | 220.9 ci3.62 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission | shuttle | Partial Synchro-mesh | - |
| Years built | 1989-1999 | - | 2010-2014 |
Calculators
Calculators for the F605
PTO power
About 49 to 53 PTO hp
Estimated from the 59.2 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 59.2 hp tractor can run
Maximum size is about a 7 ft rotary cutter or a 6 ft tiller. The calculator also sizes discs, plows and balers.
Ballast
85 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 120 to 135 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
59.2 hp is 44.1 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
F605 vs. Utility median
Yanmar F605 compared with other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 59.2 hp | 55 hp | +8% | 53rd |
| Engine Displacement | 158 ci | 183 ci | -14% | 42nd |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | -25% | 23rd |
| Forward Gears | 24 | 12 | +100% | 92nd |
| Operating Weight | 4,321 lb | 5,303 lb | -19% | 41st |
| Length | 138 in | 137 in | +1% | 52nd |
| Width | 64.6 in | 66 in | -2% | 47th |
| Height | 92.9 in | 94.1 in | -1% | 47th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the utility tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 3,933–5,720 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Yanmar F605 manufactured?
Production of the Yanmar F605 ran from 1989 through 1999.
What type of transmission does the Yanmar F605 have?
The Yanmar F605 uses a shuttle transmission offering 24 forward gears.
How powerful is the Yanmar F605?
The Yanmar F605 has an engine power output of 59.2 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 158.1 ci.
What is the working weight of the Yanmar F605?
The operating weight of the Yanmar F605 is approximately 4,321 lb.
What routine service does the Yanmar F605 need?
Regular maintenance for the Yanmar F605 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.


