Head to head · Utility

UTB/Universal 523 vs UTB/Universal 550

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UTB/UniversalModel A

UTB/Universal 523

Tractor

power
52 hp
displacement
172 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 523 specs
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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 550

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
190 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 550 specs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 523
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +3 hp (+6%)
52352 hp
55055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

523 is in the 47th percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +18 ci (+10%)
523172 ci
550190 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

523 is in the 46th percentile; 550 is in the 51st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
5233
5504
Median Utility Tractor4

523 is in the 23rd percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
52312
55012
Median Utility Tractor12

523 is in the 50th percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

523 (A)550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
ManufacturerUTB/UniversalUTB/UniversalSame
Model523550—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
ManufacturerUTBUTBSame
Power Output52hp55hp▲ 550+3 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 550+1 · +33%
Displacement172ci190ci▲ 550+18 ci · +10%
BoreNot recorded3.7in—
StrokeNot recorded4.3in—

Transmission

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeShuttleConstant Mesh / Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
Operating WeightNot recorded4,600lb—

Hydraulics

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeRear PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
Hitch Type3-pointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecUTB/Universal 523UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (172 ci)B · 51st percentile (190 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
A · 523B · 550Median Utility Tractor
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