Compare/Shibaura SD3000 vs Shibaura ST333

Shibaura SD3000 vs Shibaura ST333

Verdict: Shibaura SD3000 vs Shibaura ST333

The Shibaura SD3000 and the Shibaura ST333 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura SD3000 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 29 hp. Shibaura ST333 is the lighter machine (2,403 kg vs 3,131 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura ST333 is the newer design (2016 vs 1977). In short: choose the Shibaura SD3000 for outright pulling power, or the Shibaura ST333 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

30 hp

29 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

With 13.6-16 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

SD3000AD

2WD 24-speedReference

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SD3000AD-0

4WD 24-speedReference

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SD3000A

2WD 12-speedReference

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SD3000A-0

4WD 12-speedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.9 LReference

Engine

22.4 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Power

22.4 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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84 x 90 mmReference

Compression

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22.2:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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5.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-speed)Reference

Gear Width

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134 cmReference

Gear Weight

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1114 kgReference

Gear Clearance (front axle)

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28 cmReference

Gear Steering wheel

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143 cmReference

Gear ROPS

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248 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1426@2700Reference

540@2500Reference

PTO (claimed)

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21.5 kWReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

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871 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

175 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

182 cmReference

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Weight

3131 to 3395 poundsReference

2403 to 2458 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7-14Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28Reference

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Length

323 cmReference

282 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1420 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1539 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

113 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

118 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

119 to 150 cmReference

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2WD Steering wheel

151 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

151 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Ag front

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7-14Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

Hydro Width

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147 cmReference

Hydro Weight

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1090 kgReference

Hydro Clearance (front axle)

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24 cmReference

Hydro Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Shibaura SD3000 Height

2WD Exhaust

188 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

191 cmReference

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Shibaura ST333 Height

Hydro ROPS

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242 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.