John Deere 650 vs Yanmar YM1720
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 650 and the Yanmar YM1720 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Yanmar YM1720 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1981 for the John Deere 650.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 650 | Yanmar YM1720 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1988 | 1982–1983 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 1 L |
| Weight | — | 939 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 2 | 9 / 3 |
| Wheelbase | 142 cm | — |
| Length | 273 cm | 261 cm |