Kubota GL-46 vs Shibaura SD4643
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota GL-46 and the Shibaura SD4643 deliver the same power: 46 HP.
- The Kubota GL-46 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD4643.
- The Shibaura SD4643 is heavier: 1882 kg versus 1700 kg for the Kubota GL-46.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota GL-46 | Shibaura SD4643 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 46 HP | 46 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1995 | 1980–1985 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 5 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | 1 882 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 12 / 4 |
| Wheelbase | 198 cm | — |
| Length | 362 cm | 337 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |