Compare/Shibaura SD4340 vs Shibaura ST440

Shibaura SD4340 vs Shibaura ST440

Verdict: Shibaura SD4340 vs Shibaura ST440

The Shibaura SD4340 and the Shibaura ST440 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura SD4340 leads on rated power with 36 hp against 34 hp. Shibaura ST440 is the lighter machine (1,460 kg vs 1,632 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 SD4340 for outright pulling power, or the Shibaura ST440 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Shibaura

Fit score

Best match

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Shibaura

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

36 hp

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

With 12.4/11-28 rear tires. Creeper speeds are 13% of standard speeds.Reference

4-cylinderReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Variants

SD4300

2WDReference

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SD4340

4WDReference

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Engine

32.1 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.1 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 94 mmReference

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Power

32.1 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Compression

22:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Torque

121.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.1 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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39.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

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Transmission

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synchromeshReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.8 LReference

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Type

gearReference

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Capacity

34.8 LReference

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Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

26.9 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1969 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540, 791Reference

Engine RPM

1320@2500Reference

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Rear lift

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1485 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

34.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

176 cmReference

Weight

1632 kgReference

1460 kgReference

Front tire

8.00x18Reference

7-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

8.00x18Reference

7-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9x24Reference

13.6-24Reference

Length

337 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

161 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

151 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

30 cmReference

Front tread

119 cmReference

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Rear tread

119 to 150 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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27x8.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16.1Reference

Height

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245 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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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.