Kubota B5100 vs Shibaura SD1300
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota B5100 and the Shibaura SD1300 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Shibaura SD1300 is heavier: 529 kg versus 365 kg for the Kubota B5100.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota B5100 | Shibaura SD1300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1984 | — |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Displacement | 0.5 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 365 kg | 529 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 6 / 3 |
| Rear lift capacity | 136 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 181 cm | 209 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota B5100 or the Shibaura SD1300?
The Kubota B5100 and the Shibaura SD1300 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B5100 or the Shibaura SD1300?
The Shibaura SD1300 is heavier: 529 kg versus 365 kg for the Kubota B5100.

