Overview
The Shibaura SP1840 is a four-wheel drive compact utility tractor powered by a 0.9L three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 17.8 hp. It features an open operator station with manual steering and offers transmission options including a 6-speed synchromesh or a 9-speed creeper configuration. The machine is equipped with a Category 0 rear hitch providing 2866 lbs of lift capacity and a 540 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Torque:
The Shibaura S723 diesel engine produces 36.9 lb-ft of torque at 1800 RPM and features a 23:1 compression ratio with a 4.8-gallon fuel capacity.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
This 4WD model is equipped with a dry disc clutch and can be configured with either 6 forward/2 reverse or 9 forward/3 reverse gears.
Chassis and Lift Specifications:
The tractor has a 1279 lb operating weight, 10.6 inches of ground clearance, and a rear lift capacity rated at 2866 lbs with position control.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 0.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.83 inches (72 x 72 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
| Description | Shibaura S723 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 53.6 ci (0.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.2 qts (3.0 L) |
| Power | 17.8 hp (13.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter power | 1.3 hp (1.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 36.9 lb-ft (50.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 13.7 qts (13.0 L) |
| Type | synchromesh / creeper |
| Transmission type | 6-speed synchromesh / 9-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 6-speed synchromesh / 9-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
| Rear Type | 0 |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 534@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 65 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 31.1 inches (78 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 10.6 inches (26 cm) |
| Height | 48.2 inches (122 cm) |
| Length | 87.2 inches (221 cm) |
| Rear tread | 29.5/31.5 inches (74/80 cm) |
| Weight | 1279 lbs (580 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50.4 inches (128 cm) |
| Width | 39.8 inches (101 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3-20 |
| Weight | 1279 lbs (580 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50.4 inches (128 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.3-20 |
References
| Description | SP 1840 - SP 1800 published by Shibaura-Paget / SP Series published by Shibaura / U.K. Shibaura Catalog published in 1988, by BV Techno-Import |
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Variants
| SP1800 | 2WD |
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| SP1840 | 4WD |