If you are looking for parts it is important that you get just the right part for your engine. That is why when it comes to your Yanmar engine we only specify genuine Yanmar parts. To get the right parts you will need to make sure of the model number of your engine. Please review the information provide on this page to help identify your engine.

Once you identify the specific model, we have provided tools that should help you find out just what the model number coding means.

Yanmar engines have identification information in two locations. Stamped on the reversing gear you will find the following information: reversing gear model, reduction ratio, lubrication quantity and type of lubricant used.

Towards the front of the engine is a plaque that will show the engine model, the engines horsepower ratings (one hour and continuous) and the engine number.

Now that you know your engine model number you may be wondering just what all the numbers and letters mean. We have provided some information to help you decode the model number on specific engines. Click your engine model for more details:

6CX - 6LP - 6LY