Compare/Nichols-Shepard 25-50 vs Shibaura V450F

Nichols-Shepard 25-50 vs Shibaura V450F

Verdict: Nichols-Shepard 25-50 vs Shibaura V450F

The Nichols-Shepard 25-50 and the Shibaura V450F are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. Shibaura V450F is the lighter machine (2,100 kg vs 8,618 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Nichols-Shepard 25-50 holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 54.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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

Nichols-Shepard

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Shibaura

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Nichols-ShepardReference

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

151.4 LReference

54.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

22.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

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Plows

5 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

25.0 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

229 x 305 mmReference

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Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

synchromeshReference

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry drumReference

dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

8618 kgReference

2100 kgReference

Front tire

42x10Reference

9.5-20Reference

Rear tire

69x28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Ag front

42x10 steelReference

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Ag rear

69x28 steelReference

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Length

505 cmReference

356 cmReference

Height

287 cmReference

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Rear axle

114 mmReference

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Wheelbase

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196 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Height (exhaust)

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245 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 166 cmReference

Rear tread

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123 to 194 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

60 cmReference

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Width

294 cmReference

167 cmReference

RPM

425Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1363@2500Reference

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.