Kubota KL53Z vs Shibaura SE5340
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota KL53Z and the Shibaura SE5340 deliver the same power: 52 HP.
- The Kubota KL53Z is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1983 for the Shibaura SE5340.
- The Shibaura SE5340 is heavier: 2520 kg versus 1920 kg for the Kubota KL53Z.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota KL53Z | Shibaura SE5340 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 52 HP | 52 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2015 | 1983–1987 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.1 L |
| Weight | 1 920 kg | 2 520 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Synchronized |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 30 / 20 | 16 / 4 |
| Wheelbase | 194 cm | 210 cm |
| Length | 347 cm | 370 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |