NH bringing back some Shibaura tractors.

[mvwicker]

hi there my terance from sabah malaysia,i have buy an old shibaura tractor but im not sure what year it was made the only info i have on this tractor is 3 clynder,use diesel fuel and the level on the tractor say SE5340,is any one know about this model

Post is off-topic and I have no personal experience but I felt like Googling while my coffee brewed.
From a Japanese parts website, it seems that the SE5340 was made 1983-1987.
Someone in New Zealand was auctioning a manual covering that model, back in March 2012,
but it did not sell and might still be available:
Shibaura SE range Workshop Manual | Trade Me
Hope this helps.

 

[eagle107]

Just wish NH would bring back the Shibaura tractors in general or if there was a way to purchase new Shibaura tractors in the US. The Shibaura ST450 class 3 tractor (the NH Boomer 3000 series) actually has a turbo engine in it. Never understood why NH did not put the turbo on the Boomer 3000 series. I think it would have made their tractors more competitive against JD and Kubota compacts. Also, the Shibaura ST460 class 4 tractor (the NH 4000 series) is just a nice brute tractor!

In addition, my dealer stated that he just received his last container/batch of T1520s and T1530s. He says that he can no longer order the T1500s. If this is true, then there goes the last of the very good Shibaura economy tractors that NH offered.

 

[jdbnh]

not true on the T1500 series. we can still order them, i dont know what your dealer is talking about

 

[eagle107]

He stated that he got his last container T1500s in and stated that NH (or NH Rep) will not let him order anymore them. That is what he told me, so I am not sure if it is true for all NH dealers.

 

[jdbnh]

well that may be at his dealership. His NH rep may think one container which is 22 tractors i think, is enough for his dealership. but the T1500 series is still going.

 

[rocknrod]

Just wish NH would bring back the Shibaura tractors in general or if there was a way to purchase new Shibaura tractors in the US. The Shibaura ST450 class 3 tractor (the NH Boomer 3000 series) actually has a turbo engine in it. Never understood why NH did not put the turbo on the Boomer 3000 series. I think it would have made their tractors more competitive against JD and Kubota compacts. Also, the Shibaura ST460 class 4 tractor (the NH 4000 series) is just a nice brute tractor!

In addition, my dealer stated that he just received his last container/batch of T1520s and T1530s. He says that he can no longer order the T1500s. If this is true, then there goes the last of the very good Shibaura economy tractors that NH offered.

It's amazing how people have a problem with a rebranded LS but they have no problem with a rebranded Shibaura.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

It's amazing how people have a problem with a rebranded LS but they have no problem with a rebranded Shibaura.

I think most people you refer to have confidence in Shibarua since they have been building Fords compacts since at least the early 80's. Shibarua has earned the reputation of a great tractor where as LS is still fairly new to most and as such doesn't have the same reputation yet.

 

[Opti-Mist]

I think most people you refer to have confidence in Shibarua since they have been building Fords compacts since at least the early 80's. Shibarua has earned the reputation of a great tractor where as LS is still fairly new to most and as such doesn't have the same reputation yet.

Actually the first one was in 1971, the Ford 1000. I had the pleasure of being one of those to tear that first one apart, literally.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Actually the first one was in 1971, the Ford 1000. I had the pleasure of being one of those to tear that first one apart, literally.

Even better, I thought they went back to the 70's but didn't have the time to verify so wrote what I was positive of. I still believe the 1920 was/is the best 30 horse compact tractor ever made. They take a lot of abuse and just keep going.

 

[eagle107]

Even better, I thought they went back to the 70's but didn't have the time to verify so wrote what I was positive of. I still believe the 1920 was/is the best 30 horse compact tractor ever made. They take a lot of abuse and just keep going.

Agreed! Also the 2120s are still beasts. My uncle's father in-law has one and it just keeps going.

While the LS tractors are not bad, they are also not as refine or proven; however, overtime that might change. What I do find interesting is that NH still is using Shibaura for the compact cab tractor line. I guess NH could not make a deal with LS to make a cab version tractor. I wonder how much it costs NH now with two manufactures making their compact tractor and to stock parts for both types of tractors. I would have thought it would be cheaper to consolidate under one manufacturer, but maybe I am wrong.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

What I do find interesting is that NH still is using Shibaura for the compact cab tractor line. I guess NH could not make a deal with LS to make a cab version tractor.

There are some grumblings that we may end up going back to Shibaura completely. Apparently LS is not willing to make the improvements to the product that CNH is asking for.

 

[Opti-Mist]

Even better, I thought they went back to the 70's but didn't have the time to verify so wrote what I was positive of. I still believe the 1920 was/is the best 30 horse compact tractor ever made. They take a lot of abuse and just keep going.

Agreed. I have one of my own, a 1998 vintage.

 

[eagle107]

There are some grumblings that we may end up going back to Shibaura completely. Apparently LS is not willing to make the improvements to the product that CNH is asking for.

Are the new Shibaura 3040, 3045 and 3050 Boomer Cab models out yet or on the dealers lots? If so, how are the new CVT2 transmission in them? Did the NH make the tractors to electronically control the engine and transmission when the "go pedal" to pushed? Thanks!

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Are the new Shibaura 3040, 3045 and 3050 Boomer Cab models out yet or on the dealers lots? If so, how are the new CVT2 transmission in them? Did the NH make the tractors to electronically control the engine and transmission when the "go pedal" to pushed? Thanks!

As I understand, I don't think the final touches are done on the CVT2 yet.

 

[eagle107]

As I understand, I don't think the final touches are done on the CVT2 yet.

Any new news on the newer Boomer Cab models with the CVT2? Did they come out yet and did anyone test one yet? Did they link the CVT2 tranny to the engine like they were suppose to? My neighbor is still looking for one. Any new information would be much appreciated. Also, is NH still going to sell LS Boomer models or are they going to go back to the Shibaura for all the CUT models? Thanks!

 

[RickB]

Any new news on the newer Boomer Cab models with the CVT2? Did they come out yet and did anyone test one yet? Thanks!

We had one delevered to the store a couple weeks back. I haven't driven it but one of the other guys liked it better than the gen 1 version.

 

[jdbnh]

we have on on the lot and i like the heck out of it. it is a lot smoother, drives better and more responsive.

 

[RickB]

I also hear the park brake will actually hold the tractor on a hill or rollback truck.

 

[jdbnh]

yes rick it does work!!

 

[ironpen]

I have a 99 TC33d and 2003 (I think) MC35 (35 hp diesel front deck commercial mower). They are still going strong, just like the day I got them. Are these Shibaura tractors?? TIA