UTB/Universal 550: all source data

All 53 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerUTB/Universal
(no label)Built in Brasov, Romania
(no label)Original price was $24,000 in 1981
Engine
(no label)UTB 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank14.2 gal | 53.7 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed constant mesh
(no label)8-speed shuttle
Power
Engine55 hp | 41.0 kW
PTO (claimed)53 hp | 39.5 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Dry band brakes
(no label)ROPS. Cab optional.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1
Pump flow10.8 gpm | 40.9 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift4630 lbs | 2100 kg
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Weight4600 lbs | 2086 kg
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire18.4-28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)UTB
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement190.3 ci | 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.74x4.331 inches | 95 x 110 mm
Power55 hp | 41.0 kW
Fuel systemdirect injection
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2400
Starter volts12
Starter power4 hp | 3.0 kW

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed constant mesh
(no label)8-speed shuttle
Transmission
Typeconstant mesh
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high). Gears 3 and 4 are synchronized.
Typeshuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-16
Ag rear18.4-28
Dimensions
Weight4600 lbs | 2086 kg