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Shibaura SL1603 vs Shibaura SL1643
Verdict: Shibaura SL1603 vs Shibaura SL1643
The Shibaura SL1603 and the Shibaura SL1643 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Shibaura SL1603 is the lighter machine (620 kg vs 680 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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Fit & specs
Shibaura
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Shibaura
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
ShibauraReference
Five gears (1-5), plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Five gears (1-5), plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
Variants
SL1603
2WDReference
2WDReference
SL1643
4WDReference
4WDReference
Engine
Engine
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
71 x 80 mmReference
71 x 80 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Operating RPM
1000-2600Reference
1000-2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Dimensions
Weight
620 kgReference
680 kgReference
Length
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.