Built with Yanmar's long-standing reputation for reliable, fuel-efficient diesel engineering. Common Use Cases
Perfect for working in saturated soils where traditional tires create deep, destructive ruts.
Unlike old-school crawlers that rely on dual steering levers to lock up one track, the Yanmar CT118 uses a standard paired with an advanced Full Drive System (FDS). When turning, power is continuously modulated to both tracks. This offers seamless control and allows you to execute precise brake turns or sharp spin turns on a dime without chewing up the topsoil. 2. Low Ground Pressure & High Traction
In summary, the Yanmar CT118 is more than just a small tractor; it is a specialized tool that bridges the gap between manual labor and industrial farming. Its combination of a rugged crawler drive and a reliable Yanmar diesel engine makes it a "workhorse" for challenging terrains. technical parts diagrams for a CT118 you currently own? Yanmar_YTAGRI_catalogue-2023_LR.pdf
The CT118 represents Yanmar’s dedicated push into the North American sub-compact market under their own brand name. It is designed to take on the Kubota BX series and the John Deere 1 Series, but with a distinct Japanese engineering philosophy of “small but sturdy.”
The is a premium, specialized Japanese rubber-track compact tractor designed to deliver high traction and minimal soil compaction on challenging terrains . Powered by a robust 18-horsepower, 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine , this compact crawler combines the agility of a traditional sub-compact utility tractor with the unstoppable flotation of a dedicated track-laying machine.
Standard rear PTO for running active implements like tillers and flail mowers. Key Advantages of the CT118
Despite being a sub-compact, the CT118 is designed with operator comfort in mind.
, making it ideal for soft terrain, hillsides, and delicate soil environments where minimizing compaction is critical. Technical Specifications Based on data from Used Farm Tractor VRM-Technika , the CT118 features: : 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine. Horsepower : 18 HP (approximately 13 kW). Drive System : Full crawler (rubber tracks) with 4WD capabilities. Transmission