Compare/Simplicity 9528 vs UTB/Universal 300

Simplicity 9528 vs UTB/Universal 300

Verdict: Simplicity 9528 vs UTB/Universal 300

The Simplicity 9528 and the UTB/Universal 300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Simplicity 9528 is the lighter machine (952 kg vs 3,508 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. UTB/Universal 300 is the newer design (1980 vs 1978). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

UTB/Universal

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

SimplicityReference

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Manufacturer

HinomotoReference

UTB/UniversalReference

Four gears, plus reverse, with high, low, and creeper ranges.Reference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

5030

similar Allis Chalmers modelReference

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E280

similar Hinomoto modelReference

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300DTC

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4WDReference

Engine

20.9 kWReference

20.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 100 mmReference

95 x 110 mmReference

Power

20.9 kWReference

20.5 kWReference

Fuel system

Kiki PES-2K injection pumpReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

750-2750Reference

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Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.0 LReference

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Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Fuel tank

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54.1 LReference

Torque

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76.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

215mm dry discReference

254mm dry discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

19.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.4 LReference

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Type

unsynchronized gearReference

constant meshReference

Capacity

25.4 LReference

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Total flow

20.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

continuousReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2320Reference

540@1967Reference

Pump flow

—

25.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1202 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

26.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

156 cmReference

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Weight

952 kgReference

3508 to 4144 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4x24Reference

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Ag front

5.00x15Reference

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Ag rear

12.4x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

255 cmReference

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Width

135 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

136 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

208 cmReference

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Shipping weight

952 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

36 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

39 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

40 cmReference

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Front tread

103 to 129 cmReference

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Rear tread

103 to 158 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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172 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: 7.50-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Length

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280 cmReference

4WD Length

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303 cmReference

2WD Height (steering wheel)

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149 cmReference

4WD Height (steering wheel)

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151 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1591 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1879 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Simplicity 9528 attachments

9528 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

Hitachi LR115-58 alternatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

70Reference

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60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Speeds

UTB/Universal 300 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.