Iseki TH18 vs Yanmar YM1700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Iseki TH18 and the Yanmar YM1700 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Iseki TH18 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1982 for the Yanmar YM1700.
- The Yanmar YM1700 is heavier: 870 kg versus 775 kg for the Iseki TH18.
Full specs comparison
| Iseki TH18 | Yanmar YM1700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2004–2010 | 1982–1983 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 775 kg | 870 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 650 kg |
| Wheelbase | 135 cm | 141 cm |
| Length | 259 cm | 239 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Iseki TH18 or the Yanmar YM1700?
The Iseki TH18 and the Yanmar YM1700 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Iseki TH18 or the Yanmar YM1700?
The Iseki TH18 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1982 for the Yanmar YM1700.
Which is heavier, the Iseki TH18 or the Yanmar YM1700?
The Yanmar YM1700 is heavier: 870 kg versus 775 kg for the Iseki TH18.

