Kubota GL321 vs Shibaura SD3243
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota GL321 and the Shibaura SD3243 deliver the same power: 32 HP.
- The Kubota GL321 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD3243.
- The Shibaura SD3243 is heavier: 1806 kg versus 1280 kg for the Kubota GL321.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota GL321 | Shibaura SD3243 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 32 HP | 32 HP |
| Production years | 1996–2001 | 1980–1985 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 280 kg | 1 806 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 12 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 904 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 175 cm | — |
| Length | 318 cm | 332 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota GL321 or the Shibaura SD3243?
The Kubota GL321 and the Shibaura SD3243 deliver the same power: 32 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota GL321 or the Shibaura SD3243?
The Kubota GL321 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD3243.
Which is heavier, the Kubota GL321 or the Shibaura SD3243?
The Shibaura SD3243 is heavier: 1806 kg versus 1280 kg for the Kubota GL321.