Compare/Shibaura S330 vs Shibaura SD2843

Shibaura S330 vs Shibaura SD2843

Verdict: Shibaura S330 vs Shibaura SD2843

The Shibaura S330 and the Shibaura SD2843 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura S330 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. Shibaura SD2843 is the lighter machine (1,207 kg vs 2,436 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura S330 is the newer design (1989 vs 1982). In short: choose the Shibaura S330 for outright pulling power, or the Shibaura SD2843 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Shibaura

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Shibaura

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

32.2 LReference

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Engine

22.4 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.4 LReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

20.6 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Bore/Stroke

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84 x 84 mmReference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

sync shuttleReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position control with available draft controlReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

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Weight

2436 to 2635 poundsReference

1207 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Length

308 cmReference

287 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height

206 cmReference

182 cmReference

2WD Weight

1104 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1195 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

110 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

117 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

SD2803T

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2WDReference

SD2843T

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4WDReference

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.