Kubota KL3950 vs Shibaura SD4000
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL3950 and the Shibaura SD4000 deliver the same power: 38 HP.
- The Kubota KL3950 is the more recent model: production started in 2010, versus 1977 for the Shibaura SD4000.
- The Shibaura SD4000 is heavier: 1531 kg versus 1525 kg for the Kubota KL3950.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL3950 | Shibaura SD4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Production years | 2010–2011 | 1977–1980 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | 1 531 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 24 / 16 | 24 / 8 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 969 kg |
| Wheelbase | 188 cm | 181 cm |
| Length | 344 cm | 337 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |