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Sheppard Diesel SD-3 vs Sheppard Diesel SDO-3
Verdict: Sheppard Diesel SD-3 vs Sheppard Diesel SDO-3
The Sheppard Diesel SD-3 and the Sheppard Diesel SDO-3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 32 hp. Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is the lighter machine (1,903 kg vs 2,426 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sheppard Diesel SDO-3 is the newer design (1951 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
Sheppard Diesel
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sheppard Diesel
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
32 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Sheppard DieselReference
Sheppard DieselReference
With 11-38 rear tires.Reference
Sheppard Diesel 6EReference
Total built
1441Reference
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Final drives
spur gearReference
spur gearReference
Variants
SD-3
row-cropReference
row-cropReference
SDO-3
orchardReference
orchardReference
SDG-3
groveReference
groveReference
Engine
Engine
23.9 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
3Reference
Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Power
23.9 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Compression
22:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1650Reference
1650Reference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
233 cmReference
234 cmReference
Weight
1903 kgReference
2426 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
13x26Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12-38Reference
13x26Reference
Length
332 cmReference
345 cmReference
Height
178 cmReference
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Front tread
23/32 cmReference
149 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 208 cmReference
142 cmReference
SDG-3 Height
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171 cmReference
SDO-3 Height
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177 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
20 cmReference
20 cmReference
Width
19 cmReference
19 cmReference
RPM
1458Reference
1325Reference
Speed
929.03 meters/minReference
888.49 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.