| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Yanmar |
| Compact Utility tractor | |
| Original price was $7,400 in 1986 | |
| Variants | |
| YM186 | 2WD |
| YM186D | 4WD |
| Yanmar YM186 Engine | |
| Yanmar 0.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Yanmar YM186 Transmission | |
| 9-speed three-speed power shift | |
| Yanmar YM186 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 18 hp 13.4 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 16 hp 11.9 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Steering | manual |
|   | power OptOptional |
| Mechanical dry shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. ROPS optional. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 4.2 gal 15.9 L |
| Hydraulic system | 2.1 gal 7.9 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 2.1 gal 7.9 L |
| Pressure | 1991 psi 137.3 bar |
| Total flow | 4.8 gpm 18.2 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 661 lbs 299 kg |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 529 lbs 239 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Clutch | overrunning dry disc |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 540@2430 |
|   | 1000@2412 |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-magnetic |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Weight | 1433 to 1539 pounds |
| Front tire | 5.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-16 |
| Yanmar YM186 attachments | |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | |
| front-end loader | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 45 |
| References | |
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| YFL Series Loaders published in 1987, by Yanmar | |
| Sales Promotion Manual published in 1979, by Yanmar* | |
| YM186 - YM186D published by Yanmar | |
| YM186 / YM186D published in 1983, by Yanmar | |
| Operation Manual Model YM186 - YM186D (41812011080) published in 1980 | |
| *Publication contains known errors. |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on April 3, 2024 |