Shibaura SD 5040T
Built: 1977–1980 · Series: SD
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Shibaura SD 5040T: water-cooled four-cylinder compact tractor rated at 37 kW and 1,680 kg weight from the SD range built between 1977 and 1980
Shibaura is a Japanese manufacturer that, alongside its own compact tractors, also supplied diesel engines to other tractor manufacturers. The SD range counted among the company's compact programme during the 1970s.
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The SD 5040T is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder engine of 2,133 cc, producing 37 kW (50 hp) at 2,400 rpm. At a weight of 1,680 kg, a wheelbase of 1,870 mm and a width of 1,510 mm, the tractor reaches a design top speed of around 24 km/h. The hydraulic lift capacity is 1,970 kg and the length 3,370 mm. The engine runs on diesel.
A four-cylinder of this power class in a compact chassis marks a smaller all-purpose tractor, the kind used for grassland upkeep, orchard work and light-to-medium implements. The roughly 24 km/h top speed falls within the L driving licence category, the power take-off runs at the standard 540 rpm, and the three-point hitch at this lift capacity typically takes category 1 implements.
Buying a used Japanese compact tractor this old, the availability of spare parts and the condition of the injection pump deserve particular attention. Also worth checking at inspection are the sheet metal for rust damage, the tightness of the hydraulic hoses, the condition of the PTO bearings and how well the cooling system has held up after so many years of use.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells SD 5040T
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (37 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,133 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,370 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,510 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,870 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 390 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,680 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 24v + 8rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 24correct |
| Reverse gears | 8correct |
| Front tyres | 8-18correct |
| Rear tyres | 12.4/11-28correct |
| Top speed | ~24 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,970 kgcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22 kW/t (37 kW / 1.7 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 34% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Shibaura SD 5040T have?
The Shibaura SD 5040T delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Shibaura SD 5040T weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,680 kg.
What engine does the Shibaura SD 5040T have?
4 cylinders, 2,133 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Shibaura SD 5040T go?
Top speed is 24 km/h.
How much does the rear linkage of the Shibaura SD 5040T lift?
The rear linkage lifts 1,970 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Shibaura SD 5040T?
3,370 mm × 1,510 mm.
When was the Shibaura SD 5040T built?
Production years: 1977–1980.
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.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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