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Satoh Beaver III S373 vs Satoh Elk S550

Verdict: Satoh Beaver III S373 vs Satoh Elk S550

The Satoh Beaver III S373 and the Satoh Elk S550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Satoh Elk S550 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 14 hp. Satoh Elk S550 is the lighter machine (648 kg vs 1,124 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Satoh Elk S550 holds more fuel (18.0 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Satoh Beaver III S373 is the newer design (1980 vs 1972). In short: choose the Satoh Elk S550 for outright pulling power, or the Satoh Beaver III S373 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
Satoh Beaver III S373 Tractor
Satoh
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Satoh Elk S550 Tractor
Satoh
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SatohReference
SatohReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
18.0 LReference
Engine
12.3 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
1.0 LReference
Power
12.3 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Compression
23:1Reference
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2700Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
4.9 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
10.1 kWReference
11.6 kWReference
Pump flow
13.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
non-positional controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
650 kgReference
2WD Rear PTO
50.4Reference
4WD Rear PTO
51.2Reference
Rear PTO Type
565/832/1364 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear lift
499 kgReference
Engine RPM
540@2120Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1124 to 1235 poundsReference
648 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-9Reference
4.00x12Reference
2WD Rear tire
8-16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.00-9. Rear: 8-16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
2WD Lawn/turf front
18x7.00-8Reference
4WD Lawn/turf front
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
9.5-16Reference
13.6-16Reference
2WD Length
196 cmReference
4WD Length
196 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
114 cmReference
Height
118 cmReference
2WD Weight
509 kgReference
4WD Weight
560 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
26 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
23 cmReference
2WD Front tread
71 cmReference
4WD Front tread
78 cmReference
Rear tread
73/88 cmReference
95 to 104 cmReference
Wheelbase
149 cmReference
Rear tire
8.3/8x24Reference
Ag front
4.00x12Reference
Ag rear
8.3/8x24Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8-10Reference
Length
262 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
131 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Front tread
96 to 101 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference

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.

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