Compare/Shibaura S330 vs Shibaura SD3000

Shibaura S330 vs Shibaura SD3000

Verdict: Shibaura S330 vs Shibaura SD3000

The Shibaura S330 and the Shibaura SD3000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Shibaura S330 is the lighter machine (2,436 kg vs 3,131 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura S330 holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 29.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Shibaura S330 is the newer design (1989 vs 1977). 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

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

32.2 LReference

29.9 LReference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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2700Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

Type

sync shuttleReference

creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position control with available draft controlReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

—

1426@2700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

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Weight

2436 to 2635 poundsReference

3131 to 3395 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

12.4/11-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

Length

308 cmReference

323 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height

206 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1104 kgReference

1420 kgReference

4WD Weight

1195 kgReference

1539 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

39 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

28 cmReference

36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

110 cmReference

113 cmReference

4WD Front tread

117 cmReference

118 cmReference

Rear tread

121 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

—

175 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

—

182 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

—

119 to 150 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

—

151 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

—

151 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

SD3000AD

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2WD 24-speedReference

SD3000AD-0

—

4WD 24-speedReference

SD3000A

—

2WD 12-speedReference

SD3000A-0

—

4WD 12-speedReference

Shibaura SD3000 Height

2WD Exhaust

—

188 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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191 cmReference

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.