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Long / UTB/Universal 2460
The Long / UTB/Universal 2460 is a utility tractor built from 1990 to 1997. It's a 2WD model with a 41.8 HP diesel engine made by Uzina. The engine has 3 cylinders and runs at 2400 RPM, which is about average for tractors. It has a liquid-cooled system that holds 13.5 quarts of coolant. This tractor has a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It features hydrostatic power steering and a three-point hitch at the rear, which can lift up to 2645 pounds. That's a pretty strong lift capacity. The 2460 has a live PTO that spins at 540 RPM and an open center hydraulic system. It weighs 4220 pounds, which is about average for its class. The tractor has an open operator station and uses dry band brakes. It also has some extra features like a thermostart pre-heating system and a hydraulic flow of 9.0 gallons per minute.
ManufacturerLong / UTB/UniversalPower41.8 hp(31.2 kW)Class40–60 HP tractors →Engine3-cylinderTransmissionPartially synchronized
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Key specifications
- Category
- Utility
- Engine power
- 42hp
- Operating weight
- 4,220 lb
- Transmission
- Partially synchronized
Category comparison
2460 compared with its category
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Utility tractors
41.8 hp · 36th
This model
9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383
The 2460 ranks at the 36th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the Long / UTB/Universal 2460
The Long / UTB/Universal 2460 is a utility tractor built from 1990 to 1997. It's a 2WD model with a 41.8 HP diesel engine made by Uzina. The engine has 3 cylinders and runs at 2400 RPM, which is about average for tractors. It has a liquid-cooled system that holds 13.5 quarts of coolant. This tractor has a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It features hydrostatic power steering and a three-point hitch at the rear, which can lift up to 2645 pounds. That's a pretty strong lift capacity. The 2460 has a live PTO that spins at 540 RPM and an open center hydraulic system. It weighs 4220 pounds, which is about average for its class. The tractor has an open operator station and uses dry band brakes. It also has some extra features like a thermostart pre-heating system and a hydraulic flow of 9.0 gallons per minute.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Long / UTB/Universal |
|---|---|
| Model | 2460 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1990–1997 |
| Operating weight | 4,220lb(1,914 kg) |
Engine
| Make | Uzina |
|---|---|
| Model | D-115 |
| Power | 41.8hp(31.17 kW) |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 142.8ci(2.34 L) |
| Bore | 3.74in(95 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.33in(110 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | Partially synchronized |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 8 |
| Reverse gears | 2 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Dry band |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Hydraulics
| Type | Open center |
|---|
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | Live |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540rpm |
Dimensions
| Operating weight | 4,220lb(1,914 kg) |
|---|
Capacities
| Cooling system | 3.38gal(12.79 L) |
|---|
Closest alternatives
2460 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
By engine horsepower, the nearest utility models to the 2460 are the Kubota L3750 and the Volvo T35. The Kubota L3750 matches it on rated power and weighs 570 lb less, so it is lighter for its power, which favors PTO and transport work over heavy draft. It entered production in 1984, 6 years before the 2460. The Volvo T35 matches it on rated power and weighs 1,200 lb more, at 129 lb per horsepower against 101 lb.
| Spec | Long / UTB/Universal 2460 | Kubota L3750 | Volvo T35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 41.8 hp31.2 kW | 41.7 hp31.1 kW | 41.9 hp31.2 kW |
| Operating weight | 4,220 lb1,914 kg | 3,650 lb1,656 kg | 5,424 lb2,460 kg |
| Weight per hp | 101 lb/hp61 kg/kW | 88 lb/hp53 kg/kW | 129 lb/hp79 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 142.8 ci2.34 L | 142 ci2.33 L | 205 ci3.36 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Transmission | Partially synchronized | Partially synchronized | Gear |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD | - |
| Years built | 1990-1997 | 1984-1990 | - |
Calculators
Calculators for the 2460
PTO power
About 35 to 38 PTO hp
Estimated from the 41.8 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 41.8 hp tractor can run
Maximum size is about a 5 ft rotary cutter or a 4 ft tiller. The calculator also sizes discs, plows and balers.
Ballast
117 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 130 to 150 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
41.8 hp is 31.2 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
2460 vs. Utility median
Long / UTB/Universal 2460 compared with other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 41.8 hp | 55 hp | -24% | 36th |
| Engine Displacement | 143 ci | 183 ci | -22% | 36th |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | -25% | 23rd |
| Forward Gears | 8 | 12 | -33% | 23rd |
| Operating Weight | 4,220 lb | 5,303 lb | -20% | 40th |
| 3-Point Hitch Capacity | 2,645 lb | 3,197 lb | -17% | 34th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the utility tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 1,083–5,720 models).
Other manufacturers
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 manufactured?
Production of the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 ran from 1990 through 1997.
What type of hydraulic system does the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 use?
Hydraulics on the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 are Open center.
What hitch category is the Long / UTB/Universal 2460?
The Long / UTB/Universal 2460 uses a Category II/I hitch with a lift capacity of 2,645 lb.
How powerful is the Long / UTB/Universal 2460?
The Long / UTB/Universal 2460 has an engine power output of 41.8 hp. It is powered by a 3-cylinder engine displacing 142.8 ci.
What is the working weight of the Long / UTB/Universal 2460?
The operating weight of the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 is approximately 4,220 lb.
What type of transmission does the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 have?
The Long / UTB/Universal 2460 uses a Partially synchronized transmission offering 8 forward gears.
What routine service does the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 need?
Regular maintenance for the Long / UTB/Universal 2460 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.