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UTB/Universal 532 vs UTB/Universal 550
Verdict: UTB/Universal 532 vs UTB/Universal 550
The UTB/Universal 532 and the UTB/Universal 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. UTB/Universal 550 is the lighter machine (2,086 kg vs 5,842 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. UTB/Universal 532 is the newer design (1985 vs 1974). 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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Fit & specs
UTB/Universal
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
UTB/Universal
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
53 hp
53 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
UTB/UniversalReference
UTB/UniversalReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 14.9x28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
532DT
4WDReference
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Engine
Engine
39.5 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
95 x 110 mmReference
Power
39.5 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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53.7 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
shuttleReference
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
150.0 barReference
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Pump flow
31.0 lpmReference
40.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
1733 kgReference
2100 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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39.5 kWReference
Valves
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1Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
200 cmReference
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Weight
5842 to 6393 poundsReference
2086 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.5-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
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Length
324 cmReference
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Width
202 cmReference
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Height (cab)
260 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
249 cmReference
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2WD Weight
2649 kgReference
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4WD Weight
2899 kgReference
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Ground clearance
26 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
139 to 199 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
139 cmReference
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Rear tread
160 to 189 cmReference
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Rear tire
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18.4-28Reference
Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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18.4-28Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
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.