Compare/Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura SX21

Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura SX21

Verdict: Shibaura SD1500 vs Shibaura SX21

The Shibaura SD1500 and the Shibaura SX21 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura SX21 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Shibaura SX21 is the lighter machine (694 kg vs 816 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura SX21 holds more fuel (29.5 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Shibaura SX21 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

With 26x12.00-12 rear tires.Reference

Steering

—

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

29.5 LReference

Engine

11.2 kWReference

15.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.8 LReference

1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 80 mmReference

75 x 72 mmReference

Power

11.2 kWReference

15.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

3000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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24:1Reference

Idle RPM

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1300-3200Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter power

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1.2 kWReference

Oil capacity

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13.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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3.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.203 mmReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000/1500Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Pressure

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130.0 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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14.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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7.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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317 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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2200@3020Reference

Mid PTO

—

standardReference

Mid PTO Type

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2200Reference

Dimensions

Weight

816 kgReference

694 kgReference

Front tire

5x14Reference

4.00-9Reference

Rear tire

8.3/8-20Reference

7-14Reference

Ag front

5x14Reference

4.00-9Reference

Ag rear

8.3/8-20Reference

7-14Reference

Wheelbase

—

139 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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26x12.00-12Reference

Length

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248 cmReference

Width

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109 cmReference

Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

Front tread

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90 cmReference

Rear tread

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90 cmReference

Steering wheel

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127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Shibaura SX21 Height

Hood

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113 cmReference

ROPS

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228 cmReference

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.