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Shibaura S1500 vs Shibaura SP2540
Verdict: Shibaura S1500 vs Shibaura SP2540
The Shibaura S1500 and the Shibaura SP2540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Shibaura SP2540 is the lighter machine (924 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 SP2540 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 22.0 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
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
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
1000
similar Ford modelReference
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S1500-0
4WDReference
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SP2500
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2WDReference
SP2540
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
22.0 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
18.3 kWReference
18.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 100 mmReference
84 x 80 mmReference
Power
18.3 kWReference
18.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
synchromeshReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1380@2500Reference
1242@2600Reference
Rear Type
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IReference
Control
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position controlReference
Rear lift
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1349 kgReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
159 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
167 cmReference
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Weight
2293 to 2491 poundsReference
924 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
6-14Reference
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
254 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
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4WD Weight
1129 kgReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
30 cmReference
2WD Front tread
108 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
110 cmReference
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Rear tread
110 to 149 cmReference
94 cmReference
Wheelbase
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148 cmReference
Rear tire
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9.5-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Width
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118 cmReference
Height
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182 cmReference
Front tread
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98 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
70Reference
70Reference
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.