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Satoh Bison S650 vs Satoh Elk S550

Verdict: Satoh Bison S650 vs Satoh Elk S550

The Satoh Bison S650 and the Satoh Elk S550 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 16 hp. Satoh Elk S550 is the lighter machine (648 kg vs 954 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 18.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Satoh Bison S650 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). In short: choose the Satoh Bison S650 for outright pulling power, or the Satoh Elk S550 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 Bison S650 Tractor
Satoh
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Satoh Elk S550 Tractor
Satoh
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SatohReference
SatohReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (low-high).Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
spur gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
36.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Engine
18.6 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
13.5 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
68 x 68 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
8.6:1Reference
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
17.9 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
4.7 LReference
3.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
16.4 kWReference
Max power
13.5 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
16.4 kWReference
11.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
16.4 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
499 kgReference
499 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2800Reference
540@2120Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
16.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
153 cmReference
149 cmReference
Weight
954 kgReference
648 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
4.00x12Reference
Rear tire
11.2/10-24Reference
8.3/8x24Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
4.00x12Reference
Ag rear
11.2/10-24Reference
8.3/8x24Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8-10Reference
20x8-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.6-16.5Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
266 cmReference
262 cmReference
Width
134 cmReference
114 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
138 cmReference
131 cmReference
Operating weight
954 kgReference
Ballasted weight
1651 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
103 to 134 cmReference
96 to 101 cmReference
Rear tread
101 to 131 cmReference
95 to 104 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
35Reference
Test results
Fuel use
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1267 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.

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