Yanmar YM1500

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Yanmar YM1500 is a small utility tractor that was made from 1975 to 1979. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a gear transmission that has 8 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds. This tractor is good for light farm work and small jobs.

The YM1500 has a Yanmar 2TR15 diesel engine with 2 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It produces 15 horsepower, which is on the lower end for tractors. The engine size is also quite small compared to other tractors. The tractor weighs 1,350 pounds, making it very light and easy to move around.

This Yanmar tractor has a Category 1 three-point hitch at the back, which can lift up to 1,430 pounds. This lifting capacity is about average for tractors of its size. The YM1500 has an open operator station, which means it doesn't have a cab. It uses agricultural tires and has an electric starter for easy operation. The tractor's small size, with a length of 101.6 inches, width of 40.9 inches, and height of 69.1 inches, makes it suitable for working in tight spaces.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 15 hp (11.2 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1350 lb (612 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Yanmar YM1500 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Yanmar YM1500 is Poor. It is greater than 3% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Yanmar YM1500 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Yanmar YM1500 is Poor. It is greater than 3% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Yanmar YM1500 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Yanmar
Model
2TR15
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
52 ci (0.9 L)
Bore
3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.1 mm)
Rated RPM
2400
Power Output
15 hp (11.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD