Shibaura SL1603

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Shibaura SL1603 is a compact utility tractor designed for small farms and light work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a gear transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, giving it 12 gears in total. This tractor is powered by a Shibaura K713 engine, which is a 3-cylinder diesel engine that's cooled by liquid. The engine is naturally aspirated and runs at 2600 RPM, which is above average for tractors.

At 16 horsepower, the SL1603 is on the smaller side for tractors, making it best suited for light tasks. It measures 85 inches long, 41 inches wide, and 68 inches tall, with a weight of 1368 pounds. This small size makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The tractor starts with an electric starter and runs on a 12-volt system. While it may not be the most powerful tractor out there, its compact size and simple design make it a good choice for small-scale farming and property maintenance.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1368 lb (621 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Shibaura SL1603 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Shibaura SL1603 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Shibaura SL1603 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Shibaura SL1603 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Shibaura SL1603 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Shibaura
Model
K713
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
58 ci (1.0 L)
Bore
2.80 in (71.1 mm)
Stroke
3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
12

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD