Compare/Long 2460 vs Long 460

Long 2460 vs Long 460

Verdict: Long 2460 vs Long 460

The Long 2460 and the Long 460 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. Long 2460 is the lighter machine (1,914 kg vs 3,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Long 2460 is the newer design (1990 vs 1977). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Long

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Long

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

LongReference

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

With 14.9x28 rear tires.Reference

Eight speed transmission used from 1979 on.Reference

Differential lock

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pedal with automatic disengagementReference

Steering

—

power optionalReference

Variants

460

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2WDReference

2460DTC

4WDReference

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460-DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

28.0 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

Engine

—

33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.6 kWReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bath with pre-cleanerReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2550Reference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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31.3 kWReference

Max power

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27.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discsReference

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Transmission

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

19.9 LReference

17.0 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

19.9 LReference

17.0 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

147.1 barReference

Valves

1Reference

Total flow

34.1 lpmReference

21.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1199 kgReference

1206 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1970Reference

PTO (tested)

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31.3 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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27.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

62.1 LReference

53.9 LReference

Front diff.

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2.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

1914 kgReference

3850 to 4480 poundsReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 213 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

149 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 190 cmReference

120 to 188 cmReference

DT Wheelbase

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190 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9x28Reference

Ag front

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13.6x28 (2WD)Reference

Ag rear

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13.6x28 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf front

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7.50x16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4x16AReference

Length

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293 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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144 cmReference

Height (hood)

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137 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Front tread

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128 to 196 cmReference

Shipping

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1746 kgReference

Operating

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2032 kgReference

Ballasted

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3538 kgReference

Long 2460 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

100Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

Test results

Fuel use

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10.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2680 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.