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Tractor · 1972Unverified

Satoh Elk S550

Name: Satoh Elk S550
Brand: Satoh

Satoh Elk S550 — Compact Utility tractor · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Satoh Elk S550 is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 16 hp. It was manufactured from 1972 to 1983 and features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, which drives through a 2-wheel drive system with a 6-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Elk S550 is 648 kg. It is suitable for tasks involving up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

16 hp

Weight

648 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

54 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Recorded weight

648 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1972-1983

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerSatohReference

Compact Utility tractorReference

Built in JapanReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesspur gearReference

Manual steeringReference

Mechanical drum brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Mazda 1.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank18.0 LReference

Engine12.7 kWReference

MazdaReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement1.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke68 x 68 mmReference

Power12.7 kWReference

Fuel systemcarburetorReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression8.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2300Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity3.0 LReference

Coolant capacity3.0 LReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity14.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)11.6 kWReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift499 kgReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2120Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase149 cmReference

Weight648 kgReference

Front tire4.00x12Reference

Rear tire8.3/8x24Reference

Ag front4.00x12Reference

Ag rear8.3/8x24Reference

Lawn/turf front20x8-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear13.6-16Reference

Length262 cmReference

Width114 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)131 cmReference

Ground clearance33 cmReference

Front tread96 to 101 cmReference

Rear tread95 to 104 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps35Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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