Ct118: Yanmar
Sub-compact tractors often feel like toys inside the cabin (or open station). The Yanmar CT118 feels surprisingly mature.
The defining feature of the CT118 is its . Standard compact wheeled tractors frequently spin their wheels or sink when operating on soft turf, rice paddies, marshes, or snow. The Yanmar CT118 circumvents these issues through distinct structural advantages:
: Often paired with a 150 cm (approx. 5ft) tiller or 4ft flail mower. Performance Highlights Exceptional Traction yanmar ct118
The 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.
While Yanmar is an engine manufacturer famous for powering other brands (notably John Deere's compact line for decades), the CT118 represents their proprietary machinery line, offering premium features in a small package. Sub-compact tractors often feel like toys inside the
At the heart of the Yanmar CT118 is a robust, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder vertical diesel engine manufactured by Yanmar—a brand globally recognized for its diesel engineering expertise. : Generates 18 horsepower (13 kW) .
Proudly Japanese engineering, originating from Yanmar’s long history of agricultural innovation dating back to 1912. Why People Love It Proudly Japanese engineering
If you have never used HST, imagine driving a golf cart. You have a "treadle" pedal: push forward with your toe to go forward, push backward with your heel to reverse. There is no clutching and no grinding of gears.
Yanmar is world-renowned for its diesel engines. The 3-cylinder engine in the CT118 is designed to provide high torque at low speeds, ensuring it has enough power for tilling, hauling, and operating attachments even when conditions are difficult. Versatile Attachment Compatibility
: The low center of gravity inherent to crawler tracks minimizes the risk of rollovers on steep slopes, embankments, and hilly orchards. Versatility and Key Implement Attachments