Head to head · Sub-Compact

Mitsubishi MT285 vs Shibaura SP1840

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MitsubishiModel A

Mitsubishi MT285

Sub-Compact

power
18.5 hp
displacement
54.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full MT285 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP1840

Sub-Compact

power
17.8 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full SP1840 specs
MitsubishiMitsubishi MT285
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1840

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ MT285 higher · +0.7 hp (+4%)
MT28518.5 hp
SP184017.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

MT285 is in the 19th percentile; SP1840 is in the 17th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT285 higher · +1.3 ci (+2%)
MT28554.9 ci
SP184053.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

MT285 is in the 14th percentile; SP1840 is in the 12th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MT2853
SP18403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

MT285 is in the 50th percentile; SP1840 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ SP1840 higher · +3 (+50%)
MT2856
SP18409
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

MT285 is in the 18th percentile; SP1840 is in the 50th · 616 models

MT285 (A)SP1840 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelMT285SP1840—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelK3CS723—
Power Output18.5hp17.8hp▲ MT285+0.7 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ MT285+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement54.9ci53.6ci▲ MT285+1.3 ci · +2%
Bore2.8in2.8inSame
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ MT285+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
TypeGearSynchromesh, Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
Length87.6in87.2in▲ MT285+0.4 in · <1%
Width38.2in39.8in▲ SP1840+1.6 in · +4%
Height46.7in48.2in▲ SP1840+1.5 in · +3%
Operating Weight1,378lb1,279lb▲ MT285+99 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecMitsubishi MT285Shibaura SP1840Difference
Coolant1.3gal0.9gal▲ MT285+0.5 gal · +63%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 19th percentile (18.5 hp)B · 17th percentile (17.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 14th percentile (54.9 ci)B · 12th percentile (53.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 15th percentile (1,378 lb)B · 10th percentile (1,279 lb)
A · MT285B · SP1840Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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