Yanmar V8

Series: Yanmar Wheel Loader

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With the V8, Yanmar offers a model from the Yanmar Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 44.7 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,900.5 cm³. The engine comes from Deutz. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 4,900 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,100.1 mm. Ground clearance is 435.9 mm. The tank holds 75.7 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. The pump delivers 64.4 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 56.8 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the TCD 2,9 L4. Tyre size: 405/70 R 18 SPT 9 Dunlop. The Yanmar Wheel Loader series covers 6 models. Rated output within it ranges from 22.5 to 74.6 kW; the V8 sits in the middle of that range with 44.7 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the V4-7 below it with 30.6 kW and the V10 above it with 55.2 kW. 1272 Yanmar models across 66 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine make	Deutzcorrect
Engine model	TCD 2.9 L4correct
Power	44.7 kWcorrect
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	2,900.5 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase	2,100.1correct
Ground clearance	435.9correct
Unladen weight	4,900 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox type	hydrostatic transmissioncorrect
Tyre size	405/70 R 18 SPT 9 Dunlopcorrect
System voltage	12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow	64.4 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity	56.8 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity	75.7 lcorrect

Other data

Height	2,642.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 9.1 kW/t (45 kW / 4.9 t)

Stronger than 13% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Yanmar V8 have?

The Yanmar V8 delivers 44.7 kW.

How much does the Yanmar V8 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,900 kg.

What engine does the Yanmar V8 have?

4 cylinders, 2,900 cm³ displacement.

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.
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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