Sheppard Diesel SD-4
The Sheppard Diesel SD-4 is a tractor produced by Sheppard Diesel. It is equipped with a 319 ci 5.2 L engine. The rated power output is 51 hp 38.0 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6250 lbs 2835 kg.
Engine Power
51 hp
38.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6250 lbs
2835 kg
Sheppard Diesel SD-4 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1954 - 1956
Row-Crop tractor |
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1954 - 1956 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Sheppard Diesel |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA | |
Total built | 231 |
Sheppard Diesel SD-4 Engine | |
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Sheppard Diesel 5.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Sheppard Diesel SD-4 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Sheppard Diesel SD-4 Power | |
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Engine | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Plows | 4 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 91.5 inches
232 cm |
Weight | 6250 lbs
2835 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10 inches
25 cm |
Width | 7.5 inches
19 cm |
RPM | 1150 |
Speed | 3010 ft/min
917.45 meters/min |
Engine
Engine Detail — 319 ci / 5.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Sheppard Diesel 4-319 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 319 ci
5.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches
114 x 127 mm |
Power | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Compression | 22:1 |
Rated RPM | 1650 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
In the final year of production, a torque converter was an option on the SD-4 transmission. | |
Dimensions
Sheppard Diesel SD-4 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 91.5 inches
232 cm |
Length | 140.7 inches
357 cm |
Height | 83.5 inches
212 cm |
Weight | 6250 lbs
2835 kg |
Front tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Front tread | 9.25/12.75 inches
23/32 cm (tricycle) |
Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Photos
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- Power:
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