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Document Type: Official Buyer's Comparison Spec Sheet
Testing Standards: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) / OECD
Status: Verified Engineering Data Archive
HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

Benye 404-2 vs Yanmar AF336

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
Benye

Benye 404-2

Category: Farm • Production: unknown

Benye 404-2
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Power40 HP
Weight3,788lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Yanmar

Yanmar AF336

Category: Farm

Yanmar AF336
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Power36 HP
Weight3,197lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Benye 404-2 provides +591 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

Benye 404-2
Yanmar AF336
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
40 HPvs36 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
3,788 lbsvs3,197 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
Option Pack RequiredvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
2.5 Lvs2 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
8F / 2Rvs16F / 0R

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationBenye 404-2Yanmar AF336Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
40 HP
36 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
37.1 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
10.6 HP/1k lbs
11.3 HP/1k lbs
11.3 vs 10.6 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
3,788 lbs
3,197 lbs
+18.5%+591 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
2.5 L
2 L
+0.5L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
4 Cylinders
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
Mechanical / PowerShift
power shuttle
-
Hydraulics & Implements
3-Point Hitch Category
Category I
Category I
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Benye Recommended

Benye delivers higher base frame ballast (+591 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Yanmar Recommended

Yanmar AF336 offers superior 11.26 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Yanmar Recommended

Yanmar AF336 features a lighter footprint (-591 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Both machines demonstrate balanced engineering trade-offs in this equipment class. Base final fleet acquisition on local dealer servicing support, operator ergonomics, and implement compatibility.

Evidence Coverage68%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Both Benye 404-2 and Yanmar AF336 are remarkably well-matched within this power bracket. The decisive purchasing decision should focus on dealer proximity, local service network reputation, hydraulic circuit options, and implement hitch requirements.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY DECISION TOOL

Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
$
Financed: $30,400 after down payment
$
Financed: $30,400 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
Benye 404-2$588 /mo
60 payments$35,280 total
Yanmar AF336$588 /mo
60 payments$35,280 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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