Overview
The Shibaura SP2540 is a four-wheel drive compact utility tractor equipped with a 1.3L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 24.7 hp. It features a 12-speed synchromesh transmission, an open operator station, and a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2976 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Drivetrain Layout:
The tractor is powered by a liquid-cooled Shibaura J843 engine providing 24.7 hp at 2600 RPM, connected to a four-wheel drive system with a manual 12-speed forward and 4-speed reverse gearbox.
Rear Lift and PTO Specifications:
The unit features a Type I rear hitch with position control capable of lifting 2976 lbs and a rear 540 PTO operating at 559 engine RPM.
Chassis and Dimensional Data:
Constructed with a 58.3-inch wheelbase and a weight of 2039 lbs, the tractor operates on 6-14 front and 9.5-24 rear agricultural tires with 12 inches of ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.15 inches (84 x 80 mm) |
| Description | Shibaura J843 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 81.2 ci (1.3 L) |
| Power | 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh |
| Type | synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 559@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 70 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Height | 71.7 inches (182 cm) |
| Length | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4 inches (94 cm) |
| Weight | 2039 lbs (924 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 inches (148 cm) |
| Width | 46.7 inches (118 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-14 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 2039 lbs (924 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 inches (148 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
References
| Description | SP Series published by Shibaura / SP 2500 - SP 2540 published by Shibaura-Paget / U.K. Shibaura Catalog published in 1988, by BV Techno-Import |
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Variants
| SP2500 | 2WD |
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| SP2540 | 4WD |