Compact against Utility · same Yanmar lineup
Yanmar YT347 vs Yanmar YT359
| Spec | Yanmar YT347 | Yanmar YT359 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$45,399 | ~$49,099 |
| What that price is | dealer list, not MSRP | dealer list, not MSRP |
| Size class | Compact | Utility |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Engine hp | 46.0 hp | 58.9 hp |
| PTO hp | 39.5 hp | 52.0 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,500 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,500 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 3,307 lbsat the ball ends | 3,307 lbsat the ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | 15.8 GPM | 14.7 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Weight | 3,880 lbs | 4,039 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 12.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 10 yr / 3000 hr powertrain | 10 yr / 3000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Yanmar YT347
What they like
- 39.5 PTO hp from 46 gross is only a 14% drivetrain loss, against 23% on the gear-drive YM347 running the same size engine
- I-HMT shifts and stops without a clutch pedal while sending most torque through a mechanical path, so it avoids the fuel penalty a pure hydrostatic pays
- Electronic cruise control with A/B throttle presets lets you set and recall two working speeds, which matters on repeated mowing or tilling passes
- 15.8 GPM total flow, 10.1 GPM of it on the implement circuit, is the highest in Yanmar's compact range
- 3,307 lb hitch capacity at the ball ends beats the gear-drive YM347's 3,190 lb despite the lighter chassis
- Loader control valve and joystick are standard rather than a dealer-added kit
What they complain about
- About $12,300 more than the YM347, which makes the same 46 gross hp - the premium is almost entirely the transmission
- I-HMT is a more complex assembly than a gear box or a plain hydrostatic, and repairs outside the 10-year powertrain window are dealer work
- 12.7-gallon tank is smaller than the cheaper YM347's 13.2 gallons despite this being the pricier machine
- Naturally aspirated, so it loses power with altitude where a turbocharged rival would hold it
- The factory cab is a separate model, YT347C, at roughly $55,999 rather than an option on this row
Yanmar YT359
What they like
- 52.0 PTO hp from 58.9 gross is only a 12% loss, the most efficient power delivery of any tractor Yanmar sells in this class
- The 3.3-litre four is a genuinely larger engine than the YT347's 2.2-litre, not a remap, so the extra power comes with extra torque
- I-HMT gives clutchless direction changes and vehicle stop, which is worth more on a 4,000 lb machine than on a sub-compact
- Standard rear remote and loader joystick, plus an optional third-function valve, cover most implement plumbing without aftermarket kits
- Costs about $3,700 over the YT347 for nearly 13 more gross horsepower - a much better rate than the YM342-to-YM347 step within the gear range
What they complain about
- Total hydraulic flow actually drops to 14.7 GPM from the YT347's 15.8, because the bigger engine turns 300 rpm slower and both pumps are shaft-driven
- 12.7-gallon tank is unchanged from the 46 hp YT347 while the engine is half again as large, so working hours per fill fall noticeably
- Naturally aspirated at 58.9 hp, which is unusual at this output and costs power at elevation
- Loader lift stays at 2,500 lb, the same as machines two steps down the range, so the front end does not scale with the engine
- Nearly $16,000 more than the 58.9 hp gear-drive YM359, which is the same power for far less money if the transmission is not the point
- The cab is sold as a separate YT359C model rather than an option, pushing a weatherproofed machine past $60,000