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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 51 hp / 38.0 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6250 lbs 2835 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 51 hp / 38.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6250 lbs
2835 kg
Overview
![]() | 1954 - 1956
Row-Crop tractor |
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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 |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Sheppard Diesel SD-4 based on its 51 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sheppard Diesel SD-4.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Sheppard Diesel SD-4 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sheppard Diesel SD-4.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)51 hp
Kilowatts (kW)38 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)51.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Sheppard Diesel SD-4 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Sheppard Diesel
Sheppard Diesel SD-4
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 51 hp / 38.0 kW
★ Baseline Reference
International HarvesterMarket Competitor
International Harvester 385
Engine Power:46
Production Years:1985 - 1985
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- Power:
- 4
- Production years:
- 1949 - 1949
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- Power:
- 24
- Production years:
- 1949 - 1956
Sheppard Diesel SD-3
- Power:
- 32
- Production years:
- 1949 - 1956

