Compare/Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura ST318

Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura ST318

Verdict: Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura ST318

The Shibaura SD1500 and the Shibaura ST318 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Shibaura SD1500 is the lighter machine (816 kg vs 1,625 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

With 29x12.00-15 R3 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

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Engine

11.2 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 80 mmReference

75 x 72 mmReference

Power

11.2 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

—

23:1Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

—

3.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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3.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Gear Width

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104 cmReference

Gear Height (ROPS)

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226 cmReference

Gear Weight

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737 kgReference

Gear Clearance (front axle)

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24 cmReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000/1500Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

11.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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15.9 LReference

Capacity

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15.9 LReference

Pressure

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127.5 barReference

Pump flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

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668 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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liveReference

Gear Engine RPM

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2139@2600Reference

Hydro Engine RPM

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2040@2600Reference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

816 kgReference

1625 to 1653 poundsReference

Front tire

5x14Reference

5-12Reference

Rear tire

8.3/8-20Reference

8-16Reference

Ag front

5x14Reference

5-12Reference

Ag rear

8.3/8-20Reference

8-16Reference

Wheelbase

—

140 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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29x12.00-15Reference

Length

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272 cmReference

Hydro Width

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118 cmReference

Hydro Height (ROPS)

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224 cmReference

Hydro Weight

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749 kgReference

Hydro Clearance (front axle)

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24 cmReference

Front tread

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82 cmReference

Rear tread

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85 to 99 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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20.1 LReference

Speeds

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.