Compare/Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura SL1643

Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura SL1643

Verdict: Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura SL1643

The Shibaura SD1500 and the Shibaura SL1643 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura SL1643 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Shibaura SL1643 is the lighter machine (680 kg vs 816 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 SL1643 for outright pulling power, or the Shibaura SD1500 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Five gears (1-5), plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

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Engine

11.2 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 80 mmReference

71 x 80 mmReference

Power

11.2 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Operating RPM

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1000-2600Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000/1500Reference

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Rear Type

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IReference

Dimensions

Weight

816 kgReference

680 kgReference

Front tire

5x14Reference

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Rear tire

8.3/8-20Reference

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Ag front

5x14Reference

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Ag rear

8.3/8-20Reference

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Length

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215 cmReference

Width

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104 cmReference

Height

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172 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

SL1603

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2WDReference

SL1643

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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.