Compare/Shibaura SD4603 vs Shibaura SD5040T

Shibaura SD4603 vs Shibaura SD5040T

Verdict: Shibaura SD4603 vs Shibaura SD5040T

The Shibaura SD4603 and the Shibaura SD5040T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Shibaura SD4603 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. Shibaura SD5040T is the lighter machine (1,680 kg vs 1,696 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Shibaura SD4603 is the newer design (1980 vs 1977). In short: choose the Shibaura SD4603 for outright pulling power, or the Shibaura SD5040T 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

46 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

34.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 94 mmReference

Power

34.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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22:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2400Reference

Starter power

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2.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Oil capacity

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35.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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33.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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34.8 LReference

Capacity

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34.8 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1969 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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1345@2400Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1696 kgReference

1680 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8.00x18Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

337 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

151 cmReference

Height

193 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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187 cmReference

Ag front

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8.00x18Reference

Ag rear

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14.9x24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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151 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Front tread

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119 cmReference

Rear tread

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119 to 150 cmReference

Variants

SD5000T

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2WDReference

SD5040T

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4WDReference

Capacities

Fuel

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34.8 LReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

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.