The Shibaura SL1643 is a compact utility tractor built by Shibaura in Matsumoto, Japan. It features a 1.0L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 16 hp (11.9 kW). The tractor has a 10-speed gear transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds, including two ranges (low/high). It is a four-wheel drive tractor with an open operator station and a rear type I tractor hitch. The SL1643 weighs 1500 lbs (680 kg) and measures 85 inches in length, 41 inches in width, and 68 inches in height. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.