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BobcatModel A
Bobcat CT230
Utility
- power
- 30 hp
- displacement
- 91.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
Bobcat CT230 vs Shibaura SD3000
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ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SD3000
Utility
- power
- 30 hp
- displacement
- 90.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
BobcatBobcat CT230
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD3000
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedCT23030 hp
SD300030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
CT230 is in the 22nd percentile; SD3000 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ CT230 higher · +0.9 ci (<1%)CT23091.5 ci
SD300090.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
CT230 is in the 20th percentile; SD3000 is in the 16th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ SD3000 higher · +1 (+33%)CT2303
SD30004
Median Utility Tractor4
CT230 is in the 23rd percentile; SD3000 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Operating Weight
▲ SD3000 higher · +75 lb (+2%)CT2303,056 lb
SD30003,131 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
CT230 is in the 23rd percentile; SD3000 is in the 25th · 5,107 models
CT230 (A)SD3000 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bobcat | Shibaura | — |
| Model | CT230 | SD3000 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daedong | Shibaura | — |
| Model | Not recorded | LEM754A | — |
| Power Output | 30hp | 30hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,700RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ SD3000+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 91.5ci | 90.6ci | ▲ CT230+0.9 ci · <1% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 118in | 127in | ▲ SD3000+9 in · +8% |
| Width | 55.9in | 59.8in | ▲ SD3000+3.9 in · +7% |
| Height | 95.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,056lb | 3,131lb | ▲ SD3000+75 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live Rear PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric Starter | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bobcat CT230 | Shibaura SD3000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 22nd percentile (30 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)B · 16th percentile (90.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 23rd percentile (3,056 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,131 lb)
Length
median 137 inA · 25th percentile (118 in)B · 38th percentile (127 in)
A · CT230B · SD3000Median Utility Tractor