engine: yanmar vs shibaura

[NHeuro]

Simple what is the best mark yanmar or shibaura or +- the same
and what may i expect of the yanmar quality
thanks

 

[bandit67]

Well, many John Deere's use Yanmar engines (have for years), and I don't hear of many engine failures, and our old 1990 Yanmar had a great engine in it. I also don't hear about the New Holland or Case machines having any engine problems. I think either engine would be a good choice.

 

[RoyJackson]

I can't comment on the others, but Yanmar engines have been used in many sail boats over the years, as well as other industrial applications. And, in tractors, of course...
I can solidly attest for Yanmar.

However, I'd try an Internet search on Shibura...see what testimonials you find.

 

[MikePA]

The engines are equal.

 

[tpost]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> The engines are equal. </font> )</font>
Based on your experience maybe ?? I have always heard good things about Yamnar...never heard much about Shibaura at all....nothing bad sticks out in my mind about Shibaura...Like I say I honestly do not know much about Shibaura.....where are Shibaura made ??

 

[HGM]

I'm gonna venture a guess here.........

I think that was a politicly correct statement, both being equal quality..

I agree that I have never heard anything bad about either. However, I have heard ALOT of good about Yanmar, thats why I bought one. I think if the two are separated in the Gray forum and ask an opinion of each seperatly, you may get better feedback. The search idea on both is a good idea too.

Good luck.

 

[Joe1]

The 3 cyl Yanmar on my 25 hp 1998 JD770 starts on the first crank, always. It is easy to service, at 402 hrs burns no oil whatsoever, runs clean and uses 1/2 - less than 3/4 gallons of fuel an hour. I'd buy another in a heartbeat. JD has used Yanmar engines for a LONG time. They must be reliable or the complaints would have moved them to a different supplier.

Having said that, I know nothing about Shibaura

 

[dbear]

Shibura has made Ford/NH CUTS for many years. Good machines with a great reputation. Just doesn't receive the attention that Yanmar does, possibly due to less aggressive marketing. I wouldn't be afraid of them...

 

[thcri]

I believe our Bobcat Trachoe has the shibaura in it. I would have to go out and look for sure but it is ten years old now and has been beaten pretty good and just keeps going. Personally I don't think one is better than the other, but both are great reliable engines.

murph

 

[EquipmentJunkie]

Shibaura may not be a household name, but I'm sure that you have heard some of these names: Perkins, New Holland, Case IH, and Caterpillar.

Shibaura has had a joint venture with Perkins for years. When Caterpillar purchased Perkins, Shibaura engines entered into the deal. Many smaller Caterpillar products are powered by Shibaura engines.

Fear no Shibaura or Yanmar.

 

[tpost]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> Shibaura has had a joint venture with Perkins for years. When Caterpillar purchased Perkins, Shibaura engines entered into the deal. Many smaller Caterpillar products are powered by Shibaura engines. </font> )</font>

Thats an impressive line up. If Cat uses them they must be good engines.

 

[bushpilot]

I have had 2 new holland tc45d's for 5 years and never a problem with the engine.</font><font color="blue" class="small">( </font><font color="blueclass=small">( <font color="blue"> Shibaura has had a joint venture with Perkins for years. When Caterpillar purchased Perkins, Shibaura engines entered into the deal. Many smaller Caterpillar products are powered by Shibaura engines. </font> )</font>

Thats an impressive line up. If Cat uses them they must be good engines. )</font>

 

[EFC]

I have been importing both Shibaura and Yanmar for years. I have always preferred Shibaura for many reasons not just engines. With that said it is more important which model of each brand you’re referring to. They both build a super tractor and a crap tractor. I assume you are buying more than the engine and the engine is almost never the weak link on the import tractors so give me some model #'s to compare.

Buck