Compare/Long 460 vs Long 480

Long 460 vs Long 480

Verdict: Long 460 vs Long 480

The Long 460 and the Long 480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Long 480 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 42 hp. Long 480 is the newer design (2002 vs 1977). In short: choose the Long 480 for outright pulling power, or the Long 460 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

LongReference

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

UTBReference

Eight speed transmission used from 1979 on.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

pedal with automatic disengagementReference

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Steering

power optionalReference

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Variants

460

2WDReference

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480

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2WDReference

460-DT

4WDReference

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480DTC

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4WDReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

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Power

33.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bath with pre-cleanerReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

600-2550Reference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

20.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

31.3 kWReference

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Max power

27.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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62.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

creeperReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.2 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

31.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

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Capacity

17.0 LReference

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Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Total flow

21.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1206 kgReference

1199 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1970Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

27.2 kWReference

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Pump flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

53.9 LReference

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Front diff.

2.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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DT Wheelbase

190 cmReference

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Weight

3850 to 4480 poundsReference

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Front tire

6.00x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x28Reference

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Ag front

13.6x28 (2WD)Reference

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Ag rear

13.6x28 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

7.50x16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16AReference

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Length

293 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

144 cmReference

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Height (hood)

137 cmReference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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Front tread

128 to 196 cmReference

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Rear tread

120 to 188 cmReference

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Shipping

1746 kgReference

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Operating

2032 kgReference

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Ballasted

3538 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery CCA

100Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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36Reference

Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2680 kgReference

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Speeds

Long 480 attachments

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.