Massey Ferguson 1230 vs Shibaura SD2803

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Massey Ferguson 1230

Massey Ferguson 1230

27 HP · 1993–2002

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Shibaura SD2803

Shibaura SD2803

27 HP · 1982–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Massey Ferguson 1230 and the Shibaura SD2803 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
  • The Massey Ferguson 1230 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1982 for the Shibaura SD2803.

Full specs comparison

Massey Ferguson 1230Shibaura SD2803
Power27 HP27 HP
Production years1993–20021982–1992
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement1.4 L1.4 L
Weight1 103 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 312 / 4
Rear lift capacity899 kg
Wheelbase164 cm
Length295 cm287 cm

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