Kubota B3200 vs Shibaura SD3243
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota B3200 and the Shibaura SD3243 deliver the same power: 32 HP.
- The Kubota B3200 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD3243.
- The Shibaura SD3243 is heavier: 1806 kg versus 800 kg for the Kubota B3200.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota B3200 | Shibaura SD3243 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 32 HP | 32 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2015 | 1980–1985 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 800 kg | 1 806 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 12 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 750 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 166 cm | — |
| Length | 251 cm | 332 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota B3200 or the Shibaura SD3243?
The Kubota B3200 and the Shibaura SD3243 deliver the same power: 32 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota B3200 or the Shibaura SD3243?
The Kubota B3200 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD3243.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B3200 or the Shibaura SD3243?
The Shibaura SD3243 is heavier: 1806 kg versus 800 kg for the Kubota B3200.