Shibaura ST 330
Series: ST 330/ST 333
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Shibaura ST 330: water-cooled three-cylinder compact tractor rated at 22 kW and 1,115 kg weight from the ST 330/ST 333 range
Shibaura is a Japanese manufacturer that, alongside its own compact tractors, also supplied diesel engines to other tractor manufacturers. The ST 330/ST 333 range counted among the company's smaller, compact programme.
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The ST 330 is powered by a water-cooled three-cylinder engine of 1,496 cc, producing 22 kW (30 hp) at 2,800 rpm. At a weight of 1,115 kg, a wheelbase of 1,600 mm and a width of 1,345 mm, the tractor reaches a design top speed of 24 km/h. The hydraulic lift capacity is 1,400 kg, height 2,390 mm and length 2,825 mm. The engine runs on diesel.
A three-cylinder of this power class in a light chassis marks a small compact tractor, the kind used for grassland upkeep, horticulture and light implements on smaller plots. The 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 small, 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 ST 330
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hp (22 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,496 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,825 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,345 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,390 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 285 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,115 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 9v + 3r or Hydrostatcorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 6.00 - 14correct |
| Rear tyres | 11.2 - 24correct |
| Top speed | 24 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,400 kgcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.7 kW/t (22 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 16% 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 ST 330 have?
The Shibaura ST 330 delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Shibaura ST 330 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,115 kg.
What engine does the Shibaura ST 330 have?
3 cylinders, 1,496 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Shibaura ST 330 go?
Top speed is 24 km/h.
How much does the rear linkage of the Shibaura ST 330 lift?
The rear linkage lifts 1,400 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Shibaura ST 330?
2,825 mm × 1,345 mm × 2,390 mm.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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