Compare/UTB/Universal 703 vs UTB/Universal 853

UTB/Universal 703 vs UTB/Universal 853

Verdict: UTB/Universal 703 vs UTB/Universal 853

The UTB/Universal 703 and the UTB/Universal 853 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. UTB/Universal 853 leads on rated power with 78 hp against 70 hp. UTB/Universal 853 is the lighter machine (6,515 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 holds more fuel (80.0 L vs 62.1 L) for longer stints between fills. UTB/Universal 853 is the newer design (1994 vs 1988). In short: choose the UTB/Universal 853 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

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9R30 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$33,000 (1991)Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Variants

703DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

80.0 LReference

62.1 LReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 115 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2550Reference

Torque

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286.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1700Reference

Oil capacity

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52.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

constant meshReference

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Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

40.0 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2899 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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58.2 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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Weight

6559 to 7298 poundsReference

6515 to 7253 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

7.5-20Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

13.6R-36Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.5-20. Rear: 13.6R-36Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 12.5-20. Rear: 16.9R-30Reference

Length

359 cmReference

Height

270 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2975 kgReference

2955 kgReference

4WD Weight

3310 kgReference

3289 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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219 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

Height (cab)

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250 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 198 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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137 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 228 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

150Reference

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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.