The smallest Yanmar that still does real work
The SA223 is the entry point to the Yanmar SA Series, aimed squarely at the owner with a few acres, a gravel drive, and a list a lawn tractor can't finish. Its 21.5-horsepower 3TNM74F diesel is a three-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine just under a liter, driving a hydrostatic transmission with dual ranges and side-by-side pedals.
At 47.3 inches wide with a 7.87-foot turning radius, it fits through gates and works between raised beds where a bigger subcompact simply won't go.
How much can the SA223 lift?
The YL110 curved-boom loader lifts 825 lb at the pivot pin with 1,342 lb of breakout force, topping out at 71 inches. The 48-inch bucket holds 5.3 cubic feet, which is a practical size for mulch, gravel, and stall cleaning rather than an overreach that leaves the machine light on its back end.
The Limited Category 1 three-point hitch lifts 660 lb measured 24 inches behind the lift point, with true position control so a box blade returns to the same working depth every pass. The independent PTO delivers 15.6 HP at 554 RPM, plus a mid-PTO at 2,057 RPM for a belly mower.
Built to keep its footing
A standard rear differential lock engages by foot pedal. That's the difference between finishing a job in wet ground and walking back for a chain. Selectable 4WD, wet-disk brakes, and hydrostatic power steering are also standard. Dual ranges give you 0 to 4.5 mph for careful work and up to 9.5 mph to move between jobs.
Choosing your tires
R3 turf tires spread the machine's weight and protect established lawn. R4 industrial tires trade some of that for a tougher sidewall and better grip on gravel and debris. Mowing finished ground favors turf. Moving material favors industrial. Call us if you're torn. It's a short conversation and a long-lived decision.
Yanmar SA223 specifications
- Engine: Yanmar 3TNM74F, 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, 60.6 cu in (0.99 L)
- Power: 21.5 HP gross, 19.4 HP net at 3,200 RPM, 39.4 ft-lbs torque
- Transmission: Hydrostatic, dual range, twin-pedal, selectable 4WD
- PTO: 15.6 HP independent, rear 554 RPM, mid 2,057 RPM
- Three-point hitch: Limited Category 1, 660 lb at 24 in behind lift point, true position control
- Loader (YL110): 825 lb lift, 1,342 lb breakout, 71 in lift height, 48 in bucket
- Hydraulics: 4.3 GPM implement pump, 1,891 PSI
- Differential lock: Standard, foot-pedal engaged
- Fuel capacity: 6.1 gallons
- Turning radius: 7.87 ft
- Width: 47.3 in with R4 tires
- Weight: 1,537 lb with ROPS and R4 tires
- Also fits: B65 backhoe, M60 60-inch mid-mount mower, front blade, snow blower
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Buying an SA223 in central Pennsylvania
Green Spring Tractor is a Yanmar dealer at 846 Greenspring Road in Newville, Pennsylvania, serving Cumberland County and the surrounding area. Every new Yanmar tractor is assembled in Adairsville, Georgia, with parts shipped from that same facility. Coverage runs 24 months or 2,000 hours on the machine and 10 years or 3,000 hours on the powertrain for non-commercial use.
Call 717-776-4040 and describe your property. If the SA223 is too small for what you're doing, we'll say so and point you at the SA325 instead.
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Specifications
| Tire Type | R3 Turf, R4 Industrial |