Compare/Shibaura S1500D vs Shibaura SD2803

Shibaura S1500D vs Shibaura SD2803

Verdict: Shibaura S1500D vs Shibaura SD2803

The Shibaura S1500D and the Shibaura SD2803 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Shibaura SD2803 is the lighter machine (1,103 kg vs 1,164 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura SD2803 is the newer design (1982 vs 1975). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Shibaura

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

S1500D-0

4WDReference

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SD2803T

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2WDReference

SD2843T

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

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Engine

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 77 mmReference

84 x 84 mmReference

Power

20.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Transmission

Type

gearReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1380@2500Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

169 cmReference

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Weight

1164 kgReference

1103 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Length

279 cmReference

287 cmReference

Width

149 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

140 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

184 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1164 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

108 cmReference

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Rear tread

116 cmReference

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Height

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182 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.