Shibaura 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
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