Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Shibaura SD1500
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Massey Ferguson 1205 and the Shibaura SD1500 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Massey Ferguson 1205 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1979 for the Shibaura SD1500.
- The Shibaura SD1500 is heavier: 816 kg versus 601 kg for the Massey Ferguson 1205.
Full specs comparison
| Massey Ferguson 1205 | Shibaura SD1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2003 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 0.8 L |
| Weight | 601 kg | 816 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 8 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 479 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 142 cm | — |
| Length | 254 cm | — |