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UTB/Universal 453

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farm1988 - 2004Ended

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May 10, 2026

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Engine power45 hp
PTO power40 hp
Weight5765 - 6393 lbs
Displacement142.80 ci / 2.300 L
Transmissionconstant mesh
Built inBrasov, Romania

Overview

Manufacturer: UTB/Universal

Model: 453

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Utility tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 1988 - 2004

Built in: Brasov, Romania

Model Specs

Weight range: 5765 - 6393 lbs

Fuel tank: 16.4 gal / 62.1 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 45 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 3

Displacement: 142.80 ci / 2.300 L

Torque: 107.7 lb·ft / 146 Nm

Torque RPM: 1500 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 363 cm

Width: Not available

Height: 247 cm

Height (ROPS): Not available

Height (cab): Not available

Wheelbase: 211 cm

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: 7.50-20

Rear tire: 13.6R-28

Transmission

Type: constant mesh

Name: Transmission

Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse

Forward gears: 8

Reverse gears: 2

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: 40 hp / 29.8 kW

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: Not available

Rear PTO shaft: 540

Rear PTO RPM: 540@2160

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: Not available

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hitch

Rear type: II/I

Rear lift: 3740 lbs / 1696 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 9.7 gpm / 36.7 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: open center; pump flow: 9.7 gpm | 36.7 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 2WD or 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: mechanical rear

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Dry band brakes

Cab: Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Electrical

Ground: Not available

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: Not available

Battery volts: 12 V

Production

Original price: $20,000 (2004)