Compare/Shibaura S700 vs Shibaura SD1500

Shibaura S700 vs Shibaura SD1500

Verdict: Shibaura S700 vs Shibaura SD1500

The Shibaura S700 and the Shibaura SD1500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Shibaura S700 is the lighter machine (760 kg vs 816 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura S700 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Shibaura SD1500 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). 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

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Variants

S700-0

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine

11.0 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Displacement

0.7 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 80 mmReference

80 x 80 mmReference

Power

11.0 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000/1500Reference

Dimensions

Weight

760 kgReference

816 kgReference

Front tire

5-14Reference

5x14Reference

4WD Rear tire

8-20Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-14. Rear: 8-20Reference

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4WD Weight

760 kgReference

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Rear tire

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8.3/8-20Reference

Ag front

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5x14Reference

Ag rear

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8.3/8-20Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.