Hürlimann H-272 TA or UTB U-703 DT?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the H-272 TA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the U-703 DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The UTB U-703 DT suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 61% (16.1 L/min / 4.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | H-272 TA | U-703 DT | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the H-272 TA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the U-703 DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the H-272 TA and the U-703 DT. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the H-272 TA and the U-703 DT. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 26.4 L/min (7.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 42.5 L/min (11.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | AheadThe UTB U-703 DT has 61% more hydraulic flow (16.1 L/min / 4.3 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-272 TA (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 3,436 kg (7,575 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the H-272 TA: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372”); the U-703 DT: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 3,265 kg (7,198 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The UTB U-703 DT is 15% heavier (415 kg / 915 lb) than the Hürlimann H-272 TA (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 4,600 kg (10,141 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the U-703 DT. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 16Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the H-272 TA. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-272 TA and the U-703 DT. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1989–1996 | 1988–2004 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The UTB U-703 DT has 61% more hydraulic flow (16.1 L/min / 4.3 gpm) than the Hürlimann H-272 TA (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The UTB U-703 DT is 15% heavier (415 kg / 915 lb) than the Hürlimann H-272 TA (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the H-272 TA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the U-703 DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the H-272 TA: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann H 372”); the U-703 DT: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “UTB U 703 DT”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources