Yanmar KE-160
Series: KE100
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Yanmar KE-160 (KE100 line) – Japanese small tractor: three-cylinder diesel of 784 cc and 16 hp, 580 kg unladen weight, top speed of 12.9 km/h, only 955 mm wide
Yanmar is a Japanese maker of diesel engines and small tractors, known for compact, rugged engineering at the scale of smallholder farms. The KE-160 of the KE100 line belongs to the narrow, light-weight end of this programme.
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The three-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 784 cc and produces 16 hp, or 11.8 kW. At 2,340 mm long, 955 mm wide, 2,170 mm high, with a 1,207 mm wheelbase and 580 kg unladen weight, the KE-160 reaches a design top speed of 12.9 km/h.
At only 955 mm wide, this tractor belongs to the narrow-track class needed for work between tight rows of trees in orchards or rice paddies, and on small, awkwardly shaped plots where larger standard tractors have no room. The low weight also spares the soil in wet conditions.
When buying such a compact Yanmar tractor, the condition of the three-cylinder injection system and the tight steering-gear components, which are worked harder on narrow-track machines, matter most. As Yanmar engines of this line were widely used, parts for the engine and clutch are usually easy to source, while body panels can be harder to find depending on the age of the machine. The narrow front axle and its steering rods, worked hard through tight turns, are also worth a close look, together with the tightness of the fuel lines feeding the small three-cylinder engine.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Yanmar KE-160
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 16 hp (11.8 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 784 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,340 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 955 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,170 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,207 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 245 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 580 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Front tyres | 5 - 12correct |
|---|---|
| Rear tyres | 8 - 16correct |
| Top speed | 12.9 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 13 lcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.3 kW/t (12 kW / 0.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 4% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Yanmar KE-160 have?
The Yanmar KE-160 delivers 16 hp.
How much does the Yanmar KE-160 weigh?
The unladen weight is 580 kg.
What engine does the Yanmar KE-160 have?
3 cylinders, 784 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Yanmar KE-160 go?
Top speed is 12.9 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Yanmar KE-160?
2,340 mm × 955 mm × 2,170 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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