Iseki TL4500 vs Shibaura SD4340
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Iseki TL4500 is more powerful than the Shibaura SD4340: 44 HP versus 43 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The Iseki TL4500 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1977 for the Shibaura SD4340.
Full specs comparison
| Iseki TL4500 | Shibaura SD4340 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 44 HP | 43 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1985 | 1977–1980 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | — | 1 632 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 18 / 6 | 24 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 969 kg |
| Wheelbase | 198 cm | 187 cm |
| Length | 341 cm | 337 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Iseki TL4500 or the Shibaura SD4340?
The Iseki TL4500 is more powerful than the Shibaura SD4340: 44 HP versus 43 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
Which is more recent, the Iseki TL4500 or the Shibaura SD4340?
The Iseki TL4500 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1977 for the Shibaura SD4340.

