Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF
Built: 1980–1991 · Series: 300
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UTB Universal 300: collective page of Romanian tractors 302 DTCE-IF, U-340 and U-360 from Brașov, two- and three-cylinder diesels, 22 to 26 kW
The Universal 300 range comes from the Romanian tractor works UTB (Uzina Tractorul Brașov) in Brașov, Transylvania, which during the Cold War ranked among the Eastern Bloc's largest tractor makers and exported vehicles under the Universal and UTB names to many countries. The designations U-340 and U-360 rank the range by power class, while the DTC/DTCE-IF suffix refers to the respective technical equipment variant.
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The register lists 3 versions with 22.1 to 25.7 kW from two- and three-cylinder diesel engines of 1,797 to 2,399 cm³, unladen weights of 1,565 to 2,775 kg, lengths of 2,805 to 2,870 mm, widths of 1,510 to 1,674 mm and heights of 1,403 to 2,200 mm; torque ranges from 111 to 132 Nm at rated speeds of 2,200 to 2,400 rpm.
UTB tractors of the Universal range were widely used, rugged and easy-to-maintain workhorses for small and medium farms across Eastern Europe, Africa and parts of Asia, competing directly there with Soviet makes such as MTZ Belarus as well as with basic Western models.
When buying used, condition of the injection pump and cooling, the clutch and gearbox, and rust on sheet-metal parts and mudguards all matter; since production in Brașov declined sharply after 1989, spare parts for the Universal 300 range are today mainly available through the used-parts market and Eastern European specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: UTB Universal 300
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hp (22.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 111 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,797 cm³correct |
| Bore | 102 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 110 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Injection pressure | 220 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,805 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,510 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,775 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 V/6 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 9.00/70-16 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 9.00/70-16 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8 kW/t (22 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 17% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF have?
The Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,775 kg.
What engine does the Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF have?
2 cylinders, 1,797 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF?
2,805 mm × 1,510 mm × 2,200 mm.
When was the Utb/universal 302 DTCE-IF built?
Production years: 1980–1991.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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