1. Overview: What is the Yanmar CT118?
The Yanmar CT118 is a 24.6 HP sub-compact tractor built by Yanmar (Japan) for the North American market. It shares its platform with the Yanmar SA series (SA221/SA324) but with specific features. It competes with the Kubota BX series, John Deere 1 Series, and LS MT1 series.
Key Identity:
- Engine: Yanmar 3TNV76 (3-cylinder, diesel, Tier 4 final)
- Horsepower: 24.6 HP gross / 19.5 HP PTO
- Drive: 4WD (mechanical lever engagement)
- Transmission: Hydrostatic (HST) – 2-range (Low/High) + cruise control
Specifications:
- Engine: Yanmar 3TNV80F-DS, 18 HP
- Transmission: Hydrostatic
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1. Overview & Positioning
The Yanmar CT118 is a sub-compact utility tractor (SCUT) manufactured by Yanmar, a Japanese company with a long history in diesel engines and compact machinery. The CT118 belongs to the "CT1" series, which was largely manufactured in the mid-2010s (approximately 2013–2017). It was designed to directly compete with models like the John Deere 1025R and Kubota BX series.
Its primary role is landscaping, property maintenance, snow removal, and light material handling.
2. Technical Specifications
Attachments: The Yanmar Loader and Backhoe
A tractor is only as good as its attachment ecosystem. The CT118 is sold in several configurations: Tractor only, Tractor Loader (TL), and Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB).
Fluid Capacities & Types
- Engine Oil:
- Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (API CI-4 or higher).
- Capacity: Approx. 2.6 Quarts (with filter change).
- Transmission / Hydraulic Fluid:
- Type: UTF (Universal Tractor Fluid) or SAE 80W-90 GL-4 (Check manual for specific brand recommendations).
- Capacity: Approx. 2.6 Gallons.
- Coolant:
- Type: Ethylene Glycol (Standard Automotive Anti-freeze).
4. Attachments & Implements
Common implements (require correct PTO speed and hitch):
| Implement | Use | Notes | |-----------|-----|-------| | 54” or 60” belly mower | Lawn mowing | Mid-mount mower deck (MMM) – Yanmar OEM only | | 48”–60” rotary cutter | Brush hogging | Use light-duty (max 500 lb) | | Box blade (48”–54”) | Grading | Match tractor width | | Front-end loader (FEL) | Moving dirt, gravel | Yanmar CL120 or CL220 loader (approx. 700 lb lift) | | Snow blower (48”–54”) | Snow removal | Rear 3-pt or front via mid-PTO kit | | Pallet forks | Lifting pallets | Reduce load to ~400 lb due to leverage |
⚠️ PTO limit: 19.5 HP PTO means avoid heavy rotary cutters >60" or high-torque implements.