Compare/Long 480 vs Long 550

Long 480 vs Long 550

Verdict: Long 480 vs Long 550

The Long 480 and the Long 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Long 550 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 48 hp. Long 480 holds more fuel (62.1 L vs 53.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Long 480 is the newer design (2002 vs 1972). In short: choose the Long 550 for outright pulling power, or the Long 480 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Long

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Long

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

LongReference

Manufacturer

UTBReference

UTB/UniversalReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

480

2WDReference

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480DTC

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

62.1 LReference

53.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.1 LReference

Power (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Oil capacity

20.0 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

13.9 LReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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34.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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34.8 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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95 x 110 mmReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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40.0 kWReference

Max power

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34.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

40.0 kWReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

21.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1199 kgReference

1206 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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40.0 kWReference

Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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147.1 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@1970Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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35.5 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Weight

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2072 kgReference

Rear tire

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18.4-28Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9x28Reference

Operating weight

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2072 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4132 kgReference

Front tread

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132 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread

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120 to 189 cmReference

Long 480 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

36Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3149 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.