Shibaura SD1500

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Shibaura SD1500 is a versatile and compact utility tractor suitable for a variety of tasks in small-scale farming, gardening, or estate management. Produced between 1979 and 1981, it's powered by a Shibaura LE802B, a reliable 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine that delivers 15 horsepower at an operating RPM of 2600. Its simple gear transmission system includes 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, providing flexibility in speed and power delivery. The ag tires and 2WD chassis offer stability on various types of terrain. Although it has a modest fuel tank of 11.5 liters, the economic fuel consumption of the SD1500 ensures prolonged work periods. With an open operator station, this tractor was designed for functionality and ease of use in mind.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 15

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1800

Fuel Type: Diesel

Shibaura SD1500 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Poor

Greater than 3% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 14% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Shibaura
Model: LE802B
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 48.9
Bore (in): 3.15
Stroke (in): 3.15
Rated RPM: 2600
Power Output (hp): 15

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 1800

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): 1500

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: -
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1981
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -