Shibaura SD 2243/Ford 1710 Tractor

This is a Shibaura model 2243 tractor, roughly equal to the Ford badged Shibaura built model 1710. It is a three cylinder diesel, the engine was just professionally rebuilt. At time of rebuild, the clutch, pressure plate, clutch bearings, battery and voltage regulator were also replaced. It starts and runs great. It was a 4 wheel drive tractor but had been converted to 2 wheel drive by the previous owner. The loader is included and works as great. It has a 4 speed gear box plus 3 speed gear box and high low range. This translates to 24 speeds forward and 8 speeds reverse.
Here is some information
Manufacturer: Shibaura
Factory: Japan
Original price (Ford 1710): $8,859 (1986)
Engine:
Shibaura 3-cyl diesel model H843
Type: Shibaura
Fuel: diesel
Aspiration: natural
Cylinders: 3
Bore/Stroke: 3.31×3.31 inches [84 x 84 mm]
Displacement: 85.2 ci [1.4 L]
Power: 26 hp [19.4 kW]
Fuel use: 1.873 gal/hour [7.1 l/hour]
Cooling: liquid
Coolant: 4.2 qts [4.0 L]
Air cleaner: dry
Pre-heating: glow plugs
Compression: 23:1
Rated RPMs: 2700
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 5.6 qts [5.3 L]

Capacity:
Fuel: 7.7 gal [29.1 L]
Hydraulic system: 4.75 gal [18.0 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at ends): 3,813 lbs [1729 kg]
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 1,575 lbs [714 kg]

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: transmission
4 speed

Dimensions & Tires:
Wheelbase: 63 inches [160 cm]
Weight: 2425 to 3510 pounds
Front tire: 5.00-15
Rear tire: 11.2-24

Power:
Engine: 26 hp [19.4 kW]
PTO (claimed): 23.5 hp [17.5 kW]
Drawbar (tested): 20.48 hp [15.3 kW]
PTO (tested): 23.88 hp [17.8 kW]

Mechanical:
4×4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical drum

Hydraulics:
Type: live
Capacity: 4.75 gal [18.0 L]
Pressure: -unknown-
Total flow: 7.8 gpm [29.5 lpm]

Electrical:
Ground: Neg.
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 35

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