Kubota KL40Z vs Shibaura SD3903
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL40Z and the Shibaura SD3903 deliver the same power: 39 HP.
- The Kubota KL40Z is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD3903.
- The Kubota KL40Z is heavier: 1814 kg versus 1652 kg for the Shibaura SD3903.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL40Z | Shibaura SD3903 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 39 HP | 39 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2015 | 1980–1985 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 1.5 L |
| Weight | 1 814 kg | 1 652 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 24 / 16 | 12 / 4 |
| Wheelbase | 188 cm | — |
| Length | 338 cm | 335 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota KL40Z or the Shibaura SD3903?
The Kubota KL40Z and the Shibaura SD3903 deliver the same power: 39 HP.
Which is more recent, the Kubota KL40Z or the Shibaura SD3903?
The Kubota KL40Z is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1980 for the Shibaura SD3903.
Which is heavier, the Kubota KL40Z or the Shibaura SD3903?
The Kubota KL40Z is heavier: 1814 kg versus 1652 kg for the Shibaura SD3903.