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Shibaura S1500 vs Shibaura S325
Verdict: Shibaura S1500 vs Shibaura S325
The Shibaura S1500 and the Shibaura S325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Shibaura S325 is the lighter machine (2,116 kg vs 2,293 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura S325 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Shibaura S325 is the newer design (1989 vs 1972). 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
Shibaura
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Shibaura
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Variants
1000
similar Ford modelReference
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S1500-0
4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
22.0 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
18.3 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 100 mmReference
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Power
18.3 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1380@2500Reference
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Rear Type
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IReference
Control
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position control with available draft controlReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
159 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
167 cmReference
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Weight
2293 to 2491 poundsReference
2116 to 2235 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
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2WD Rear tire
11.2/10-24Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2/10-24Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 10-24Reference
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Length
256 cmReference
285 cmReference
2WD Width
139 cmReference
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4WD Width
140 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
138 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
183 cmReference
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2WD Weight
1040 kgReference
959 kgReference
4WD Weight
1129 kgReference
1013 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
108 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
110 cmReference
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Rear tread
110 to 149 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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160 cmReference
2WD Lawn/turf front
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23x8.50-12Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front
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25x8.50-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13.6x16Reference
Width
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146 cmReference
Height
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127 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
70Reference
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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.