Compare/UTB/Universal 453 vs UTB/Universal 510

UTB/Universal 453 vs UTB/Universal 510

Verdict: UTB/Universal 453 vs UTB/Universal 510

The UTB/Universal 453 and the UTB/Universal 510 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. UTB/Universal 510 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 40 hp. UTB/Universal 510 is the lighter machine (4,230 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. UTB/Universal 453 is the newer design (1988 vs 1979). In short: choose the UTB/Universal 510 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

40 hp

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$20,000 (2004)Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Variants

453DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

62.1 LReference

54.1 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

146.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

23.0 LReference

9.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

13.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

partially synchronizedReference

Valves

1Reference

Pump flow

36.7 lpmReference

37.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1696 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

Pressure

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147.1 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

5765 to 6393 poundsReference

4230 to 5350 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6R-28Reference

14.9x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 6.50x16. Rear: 14.9x28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 9.50x20. Rear: 14.9x28Reference

Length

363 cmReference

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Height

247 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2615 kgReference

1918 kgReference

4WD Weight

2899 kgReference

2426 kgReference

2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

132 to 200 cmReference

4WD Front tread

140 to 150 cmReference

140 cmReference

Rear tread

140 to 191 cmReference

119 to 190 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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192 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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7.50x16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4x16.1Reference

2WD Length

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295 cmReference

4WD Length

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311 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

150Reference

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Speeds

UTB/Universal 510 Height

2WD Hood

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137 cmReference

4WD Hood

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145 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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229 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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231 cmReference

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.