Utb/universal 445 DTC
Built: 1974–1981 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1974
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UTB Universal – other models: the collective page of the Romanian Fiat licensee Tractorul Braşov, U-300 to U-703 DT, 20 to 52 kW
This page gathers the UTB Universal tractors the register could not assign to a named range – the tractors of the Romanian maker Tractorul Braşov, which built under licence from Fiat and sold worldwide under the export brand Universal, or UTB. The types 445 DTC, U-300, U-643 DT, U-650/651 M and U-703 DT give the power class roughly in the number, DT marks four-wheel drive, M an equipment variant.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 19.9 to 51.5 kW from two- to four-cylinders of 1,559 to 4,764 cc, unladen weights from 1,591 to 3,380 kg, lengths from 2,805 to 3,970 mm, widths from 1,545 to 1,939 mm and heights from 1,490 to 2,500 mm, torque from 77 to 289 Nm at rated speeds of 1,800 to 2,400 rpm.
Tractorul Braşov was one of the biggest tractor makers of the Eastern Bloc and exported the Universal tractors in large numbers to Western Europe too, where they were sold under the UTB name as an affordable alternative to Western brands; the Fiat-licence origin shows in the design and engine layout of many models.
On the UTB Universal tractors, what counts is the condition and compression of the diesel engine, the condition of the four-wheel-drive clutch and axle on the DT models, the tightness of the hydraulics and lift, and rust on bodywork and cab; parts for these once mass-produced tractors are partly still available through Eastern European dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: UTB Universal (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 43 hp (31.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 140 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,339 cm³correct |
| Bore | 95 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 110 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Injection pressure | 172 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,545 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,850 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 340 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,200 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 V/2 R or 9 V/3 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-20 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 13.6-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.4 kW/t (32 kW / 2.2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 28% 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 445 DTC have?
The Utb/universal 445 DTC delivers 43 hp.
How much does the Utb/universal 445 DTC weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,200 kg.
What engine does the Utb/universal 445 DTC have?
3 cylinders, 2,339 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Utb/universal 445 DTC go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Utb/universal 445 DTC?
2,920 mm × 1,545 mm × 2,000 mm.
When was the Utb/universal 445 DTC built?
Production years: 1974–1981.
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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