Compare/UTB/Universal 703 vs UTB/Universal 850

UTB/Universal 703 vs UTB/Universal 850

Verdict: UTB/Universal 703 vs UTB/Universal 850

The UTB/Universal 703 and the UTB/Universal 850 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. UTB/Universal 850 leads on rated power with 83 hp against 70 hp. UTB/Universal 850 is the lighter machine (4,082 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 850 holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 80.0 L) for longer stints between fills. UTB/Universal 703 is the newer design (1988 vs 1984). In short: choose the UTB/Universal 850 for outright pulling power, or the UTB/Universal 703 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

83 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

liquid-cooledReference

Creeper adds an additional low range to the basic transmission.Reference

Original price

$33,000 (1991)Reference

$35,000 (1991)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (850DT)Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

703DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

80.0 LReference

159.0 LReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 115 mmReference

95 x 110 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bath with cyclonic pre-cleanerReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Torque

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230.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

constant meshReference

creeperReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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330.2mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

40.0 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2899 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Control

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draft and position controlReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

261 cmReference

Weight

6559 to 7298 poundsReference

4082 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

359 cmReference

414 cmReference

Height

270 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2975 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3310 kgReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-38Reference

Ag front

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12.4-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-38Reference

Width

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203 cmReference

Height (cab)

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274 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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295 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Front tread

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150 to 210 cmReference

Rear tread

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160 to 219 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

150Reference

Charging amps

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40Reference

UTB/Universal 850 attachments

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.