Compare/Satoh Bison S650 vs Satoh Buck S470

Satoh Bison S650 vs Satoh Buck S470

Verdict: Satoh Bison S650 vs Satoh Buck S470

The Satoh Bison S650 and the Satoh Buck S470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Satoh Bison S650 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 15 hp. Satoh Bison S650 is the lighter machine (954 kg vs 1,157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Satoh Bison S650 holds more fuel (36.0 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Satoh Buck S470 is the newer design (1979 vs 1973). In short: choose the Satoh Bison S650 for outright pulling power, or the Satoh Buck S470 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

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Fit score

Best match

Clear

Satoh

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SatohReference

Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (low-high).Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (S470D)Reference

Steering

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manaulReference

Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

15.1 LReference

Engine

18.6 kWReference

13.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

13.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 68 mmReference

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Power

18.6 kWReference

13.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

8.6:1Reference

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

17.9 LReference

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.7 LReference

5.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

16.4 kWReference

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Max power

13.5 kWReference

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Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

16.4 kWReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

499 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2800Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

16.0 kWReference

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Pump flow

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13.2 lpmReference

Control

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non-positional controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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498 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

153 cmReference

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Weight

954 kgReference

575 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

4.5-10Reference

Rear tire

11.2/10-24Reference

8-18 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

11.2/10-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

6-12 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16.5Reference

9.5-18Reference

Length

266 cmReference

199 cmReference

Width

134 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

138 cmReference

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Operating weight

954 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

1651 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

23 cmReference

Front tread

103 to 134 cmReference

78 cmReference

Rear tread

101 to 131 cmReference

76/86 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-18 (4WD)Reference

Height

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119 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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45Reference

Test results

Fuel use

7.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1267 kgReference

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Variants

S470D

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4WDReference

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.