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Fahr D181 vs Sheppard Diesel SD-2
Verdict: Fahr D181 vs Sheppard Diesel SD-2
The Fahr D181 and the Sheppard Diesel SD-2 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Fahr D181 is the lighter machine (1,261 kg vs 1,818 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fahr D181 is the newer design (1955 vs 1949). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Fahr
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sheppard Diesel
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FahrReference
Sheppard DieselReference
air-cooledReference
With 11-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
158Reference
257Reference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Variants
D181
standardReference
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D181H
high-wheelReference
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SD-2
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row-cropReference
SDO-2
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orchardReference
SDG-2
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groveReference
Engine
Engine
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.8 LReference
2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 120 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Plows
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2Reference
Fuel system
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indirect injectionReference
Compression
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22:1Reference
Rated RPM
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1650Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
ZF 6Reference
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Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
173 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
1261 kgReference
1818 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
9-24Reference
11-38Reference
Ag front
5.00-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
9-24Reference
12-38Reference
Length
269 cmReference
317 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
19 cmReference
Height
150 cmReference
178 cmReference
Front tread
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23/32 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 213 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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20 cmReference
RPM
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1458Reference
Speed
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929.03 meters/minReference
Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.