Compare/UTB/Universal 260 vs UTB/Universal 300

UTB/Universal 260 vs UTB/Universal 300

Verdict: UTB/Universal 260 vs UTB/Universal 300

The UTB/Universal 260 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. UTB/Universal 260 is the lighter machine (1,480 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 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 40.0 L) for longer stints between fills. UTB/Universal 260 is the newer design (1983 vs 1980). 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

UTB/Universal

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Best match

Clear

UTB/Universal

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

2-cylinderReference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.0 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine

19.4 kWReference

20.5 kWReference

Displacement

1.8 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

95 x 110 mmReference

Power

19.4 kWReference

20.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Torque

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76.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

—

254mm dry discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

1450 kgReference

1202 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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19.4 kWReference

Type

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constant meshReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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540@1967Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

158 cmReference

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Weight

1480 kgReference

3508 to 4144 poundsReference

Length

295 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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180 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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172 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

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

Variants

300DTC

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4WDReference

UTB/Universal 300 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Speeds

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.