Power
Power specifications| Engine | 45 hp unspecified |
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| PTO | 40 hp claimed |
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| Drawbar | no record |
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| Listed power | 45 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the UTB/Universal 453| UTB 2.3L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl | 143 ci |
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Engine details
- UTB 2.3L 3-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 3.74 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,400 rpm
- Rated power
- 45 hp
- Torque
- 108 lb·ft at 1,500 rpm
- Compression
- 17:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the UTB/Universal 453| 8-speed constant meshconstant mesh | 8F / 2R |
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| 12-speed creepercreeper | 12F / 3R |
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Transmission notes
8-speed constant mesh: Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low and high).
12-speed creeper: Optional creeper adds a third range to the basic transmission.
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 5,765 lb unspecified |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 83.4 in |
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| Length | 143.3 in |
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| Height | 97.6 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 55.5 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 75.2 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| System | open center |
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| Pump flow | 9.7 gpm |
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| Remote valves | 1 |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II/I |
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| Rear lift capacity | 3,740 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540 (1.375) |
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| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@2160 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | Power steering |
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| Brakes | Dry band brakes |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Cab | Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional. Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS on 453DTP model |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 6.00-16 |
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| Rear | 13.6R-28 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Battery capacity | 150 Ah |
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| Charging | alternator |
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Production
Production specifications| Price new | $20,000 (2004) |
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| Factories | Brasov, Romania |
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| Built by | UTB/Universal |
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