Compare/Shibaura S435 vs Shibaura SD3943

Shibaura S435 vs Shibaura SD3943

Verdict: Shibaura S435 vs Shibaura SD3943

The Shibaura S435 and the Shibaura SD3943 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura SD3943 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Shibaura SD3943 is the lighter machine (1,839 kg vs 2,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Shibaura SD3943 for outright pulling power, or the Shibaura S435 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

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Best match

Clear

Shibaura

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.1 LReference

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Engine

28.3 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

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Power

28.3 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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2750Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

Type

sync shuttleReference

creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with available draft controlReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

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Weight

2800 to 3020 poundsReference

1839 kgReference

Front tire

7.5L-15Reference

8-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

335 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height

209 cmReference

198 cmReference

2WD Weight

1270 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1369 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

109 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

115 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 cmReference

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Rear tire

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12.4/11-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-18. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

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.