Compare/UTB/Universal 450 vs UTB/Universal 453

UTB/Universal 450 vs UTB/Universal 453

Verdict: UTB/Universal 450 vs UTB/Universal 453

The UTB/Universal 450 and the UTB/Universal 453 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. UTB/Universal 450 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. UTB/Universal 450 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 holds more fuel (62.1 L vs 54.1 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the UTB/Universal 450 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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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 14.9x28 rear tires.Reference

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

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$20,000 (2004)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

62.1 LReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

16.7 LReference

23.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.6 LReference

13.0 LReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Torque

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146.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.2 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

36.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1202 kgReference

1696 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

Valves

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1Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

3850 to 5263 poundsReference

5765 to 6393 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9x28Reference

13.6R-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50x16. Rear: 14.9x28Reference

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.50x20. Rear: 14.9x28Reference

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

Lawn/turf front

7.50x16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16AReference

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2WD Length

295 cmReference

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4WD Length

311 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1746 kgReference

2615 kgReference

4WD Weight

2387 kgReference

2899 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

127 to 195 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

140 cmReference

140 to 150 cmReference

Rear tread

119 to 190 cmReference

140 to 191 cmReference

Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Length

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363 cmReference

Height

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247 cmReference

UTB/Universal 450 Height

2WD Hood

137 cmReference

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4WD Hood

145 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

229 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

231 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

453DT

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4WDReference

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.