Shanghai Red Star MH504
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The Shanghai Red Star MH504 is a tractor made by Shanghai. Engine output is 37 kW.
It runs with MFWD.
It runs on diesel; the engine is water-cooled. Within the range, rated power spans from 20 to 49 kW; with 37 kW, the Red Star MH504 sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the Dragon 324 with 24 kW below and the Capri 54.2 with 40 kW above.
Shanghai – other models: the SH range and its export names Dragon, Red Star, Capri, SilverStar and Sparber, 18 versions, 20 to 49 kW
Shanghai Tractor & Internal Combustion Engine Corporation, a plant of the Shanghai motor group SAIC, has built small and mid-size farm tractors under the SH designation since the 1950s, known above all for the Shanghai-50 model. The base types SH50, SH500, SH504, SH650 and SH654 on this page also appear in the register under trade names under which the same technology was sold for export – Dragon, Red Star, Capri, SilverStar, S-Tec and Sparber.
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The register lists here 18 versions with 20 to 49 kW, or 27 to 66 hp, all with diesel engines.
As affordable two- and four-cylinder diesels, the Shanghai tractors occupy the entry segment for smallholders and contractors in many export markets across Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe, competing there with other Chinese brands such as YTO and Dongfanghong. The multitude of trade names for identical machines is common in Chinese tractor exports of this class.
On used SH models, regardless of trade name, operating hours and the condition of the diesel count, along with the tightness of the injection pump, the condition of clutch and gearbox, and corrosion on sheet metal. Since the same technology was sold under different names, it is worth checking the actual SH base type rather than the trade name on the plate before buying parts.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Shanghai (weitere Modelle), Shanghai Tractor & Internal Combustion Engine Corporation (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (37 kW)correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | selectable four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | Chinacorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Shanghai Red Star MH504 have?
The Shanghai Red Star MH504 delivers 50 hp.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
CDHL SDM504
Capri 54.2
Dragon 274
Dragon 320
Dragon 324
Red Star 554 Dairyman
Red Star 664
S-Tec SH-654
SH50
SH500
SH504
SH650
Sources: Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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