Compare/UTB/Universal 445 vs UTB/Universal 453

UTB/Universal 445 vs UTB/Universal 453

Verdict: UTB/Universal 445 vs UTB/Universal 453

The UTB/Universal 445 and the UTB/Universal 453 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. UTB/Universal 445 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. UTB/Universal 445 is the lighter machine (3,850 kg vs 5,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. UTB/Universal 453 is the newer design (1988 vs 1972). In short: choose the UTB/Universal 445 for outright pulling power, or the UTB/Universal 453 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

UTB/Universal

Fit score

Best match

Clear

UTB/Universal

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Optional creeper adds a third range to the basic transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$20,000 (2004)Reference

Variants

U-445

2WDReference

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V-445

vineyardReference

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L-445

high cropReference

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445DT

MFWDReference

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445DTE

4WDReference

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S445

crawlerReference

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453DT

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4WDReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

130.4 NmReference

146.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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62.1 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Oil capacity

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23.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

64.0 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

Capacity

64.0 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

36.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1696 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Capacities

Fuel

53.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

3850 to 4400 poundsReference

5765 to 6393 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

13.6R-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6R-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 13.6R-28Reference

Length

307 cmReference

363 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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Height (hood)

134 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1746 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1995 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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Height

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247 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2615 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2899 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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140 to 150 cmReference

Rear tread

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140 to 191 cmReference

UTB/Universal 445 attachments

Speeds

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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150Reference

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.