The UTB/Universal 550 is a 53 hp tractor designed for compact operation within its class. Manufactured from 1974 to 1981, it features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through four-wheel drive with a 12-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the UTB/Universal 550 is 2086 kg. It is intended for use on land 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
53 hp
Weight
2086 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
51 rows
Recorded power
53 hp
Recorded weight
2086 kg
Transmissions
12-speed constant mesh
Production years
1974-1981
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerUTB/UniversalReference
Built in Brasov, RomaniaReference
Original price was $24,000 in 1981Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Dry band brakesReference
ROPS. Cab optional.Reference
Engine
UTB 3.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank53.7 LReference
Engine41.0 kWReference
UTBReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 110 mmReference
Power41.0 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power3.0 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed constant meshReference
8-speed shuttleReference
Typeconstant meshReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high). Gears 3 and 4 are synchronized.Reference
TypeshuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)39.5 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow40.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift2100 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Weight2086 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-28Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-28Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Speeds
With 14.9x28 rear tires.Reference
With 14.9x28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.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.
