John Deere 946 vs Shibaura ST330
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 946 and the Shibaura ST330 deliver the same power: 30 HP.
- The Shibaura ST330 is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 1996 for the John Deere 946.
- The Shibaura ST330 is heavier: 1090 kg versus 1080 kg for the John Deere 946.
- The John Deere 946 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1000 kg versus 871 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 946 | Shibaura ST330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 30 HP | 30 HP |
| Production years | 1996–2003 | 2016+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 080 kg | 1 090 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | 9 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 000 kg | 871 kg |
| Wheelbase | 151 cm | 160 cm |
| Length | 274 cm | 282 cm |
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