Yanmar YM 1300D
Built: 1975–1980 · Series: YM
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Yanmar YM 1300D – Japanese small tractor built 1975 to 1980: two-cylinder diesel of 662 cc and 13 hp, thermosiphon water cooling, 544 kg unladen weight, top speed of 12.8 km/h
Yanmar is a Japanese maker of diesel engines and small tractors. The YM 1300D was built between 1975 and 1980 and belongs to the light end of the YM line built for smallholder farms, small numbers of which were also exported beyond Japan at the time.
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The two-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 662 cc, is tempered by thermosiphon water cooling and produces 13 hp, or 9.6 kW. At 2,050 mm long, 960 mm wide, 1,650 mm high and 544 kg unladen weight, the YM 1300D reaches a design top speed of 12.8 km/h.
Thermosiphon cooling relies on the natural circulation of heated coolant without a water pump and was a simple, low-maintenance solution for small diesel engines of the period. At only 960 mm wide and 544 kg, the YM 1300D was built for small plots, rice paddies and specialty crops, where manoeuvrability mattered more than drawbar pull.
When buying such a light two-cylinder tractor, the condition of the cooling circuit matters most, as thermosiphon systems overheat faster than pumped systems once deposits build up in the coolant. The piston, cylinder and injectors should also be checked, as engines of this age have often either just had, or are still due, a full overhaul, and the availability of the right small tyres and gaskets is worth confirming with a specialist dealer before buying.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Yanmar YM 1300D
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 13 hp (9.6 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 662 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,050 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 960 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 544 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | mechanisches, nichtsynchronisiertes manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5 - 12 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8 - 16 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 12.8 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Kleintraktorcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.6 kW/t (10 kW / 0.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 2% 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 YM 1300D have?
The Yanmar YM 1300D delivers 13 hp.
How much does the Yanmar YM 1300D weigh?
The unladen weight is 544 kg.
What engine does the Yanmar YM 1300D have?
2 cylinders, 662 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Yanmar YM 1300D go?
Top speed is 12.8 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Yanmar YM 1300D?
2,050 mm × 960 mm × 1,650 mm.
When was the Yanmar YM 1300D built?
Production years: 1975–1980.
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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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