Compare/UTB/Universal 642 vs UTB/Universal 703

UTB/Universal 642 vs UTB/Universal 703

Verdict: UTB/Universal 642 vs UTB/Universal 703

The UTB/Universal 642 and the UTB/Universal 703 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. UTB/Universal 703 leads on rated power with 70 hp against 68 hp. UTB/Universal 642 is the lighter machine (3,250 kg vs 6,559 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. UTB/Universal 703 is the newer design (1988 vs 1985). In short: choose the UTB/Universal 703 for outright pulling power, or the UTB/Universal 642 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

68 hp

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

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$33,000 (1991)Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

50.7 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

102 x 115 mmReference

Power

50.7 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Fuel tank

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80.0 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Type

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constant meshReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

40.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO Type

540, 1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift

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2899 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

220 cmReference

Weight

3250 kgReference

6559 to 7298 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-24Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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Ag front

9.5-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

359 cmReference

Height

263 cmReference

270 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Weight

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2975 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3310 kgReference

Variants

703DT

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4WDReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

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.