Compare/UTB/Universal 850 vs UTB/Universal 853

UTB/Universal 850 vs UTB/Universal 853

Verdict: UTB/Universal 850 vs UTB/Universal 853

The UTB/Universal 850 and the UTB/Universal 853 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 78 hp. UTB/Universal 850 is the lighter machine (4,082 kg vs 6,515 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 62.1 L) for longer stints between fills. UTB/Universal 853 is the newer design (1994 vs 1984). In short: choose the UTB/Universal 850 for outright pulling power, or the UTB/Universal 853 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

83 hp

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

UTB/UniversalReference

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

With 16.9R30 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$35,000 (1991)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (850DT)Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

159.0 LReference

62.1 LReference

Engine

61.9 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Displacement

4.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

102 x 115 mmReference

Power

61.9 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bath with cyclonic pre-cleanerReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

230.5 NmReference

286.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Idle RPM

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600-2550Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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52.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

330.2mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

creeperReference

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Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2400Reference

PTO (claimed)

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58.2 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

4082 kgReference

6515 to 7253 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

7.5-20Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

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Ag front

12.4-28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

414 cmReference

359 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

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Height (cab)

274 cmReference

250 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

295 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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Front tread

150 to 210 cmReference

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Rear tread

160 to 219 cmReference

152 to 228 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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219 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6R-36Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Weight

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2955 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3289 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 198 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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137 to 157 cmReference

UTB/Universal 850 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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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.