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Tractor · 1988Unverified

UTB/Universal 453

Name: UTB/Universal 453
Brand: UTB/Universal

UTB/Universal 453 — 3 Series · 40 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The UTB/Universal 453 is a tractor model with a rated output of 40 hp, making it a compact option in its class. It was produced from 1988 to 2004. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system with an 8-speed gearbox. Its weight ranges from 5765 to 6393 pounds, suitable for working on areas of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

40 hp

Weight

5765 to 6393 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

40 hp

Recorded weight

2615 kg

Transmissions

8-speed constant mesh

Production years

1988-2004

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerUTB/UniversalReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Brasov, RomaniaReference

Original price$20,000 (2004)Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Dry band brakesReference

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.Reference

Variants

453DT4WDReference

Engine

UTB 2.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank62.1 LReference

Engine33.6 kWReference

UTB D115Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke95 x 110 mmReference

Power33.6 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Torque146.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.8 LReference

Coolant capacity13.0 LReference

Transmission

8-speed constant meshReference

12-speed creeperReference

Typeconstant meshReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity23.0 LReference

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low and high).Reference

TypecreeperReference

Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Optional creeper adds a third range to the basic transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)29.8 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves1Reference

Pump flow36.7 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift1696 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase211 cmReference

Weight5765 to 6393 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire13.6R-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6R-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 13.6R-28Reference

Length363 cmReference

Height247 cmReference

2WD Weight2615 kgReference

4WD Weight2899 kgReference

2WD Front tread139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread140 to 150 cmReference

Rear tread140 to 191 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH150Reference

Speeds

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

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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