Satoh Elk S550
The Satoh Elk S550 is a tractor produced by Satoh. It is equipped with a 60.25 ci 1.0 L engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1429 lbs 648 kg.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.75 gal
18.0 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1429 lbs
648 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1972 - 1983
Compact Utility tractor |
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1972 - 1983 | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Satoh |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Satoh S550 Engine | |
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Mazda 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4.75 gal
18.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Satoh S550 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Satoh S550 Power | |
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Engine | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 15.5 hp
11.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 1102 lbs
499 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2120 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 58.7 inches
149 cm |
Weight | 1429 lbs
648 kg |
Front tire | 4.00x12 |
Rear tire | 8.3/8x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 35 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Satoh Gasoline Tractors published in 1975 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 60.25 ci / 1.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Mazda |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 60.25 ci
1.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.677x2.677 inches
68 x 68 mm |
Power | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 14.8 qts
14.0 L |
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Dimensions
Satoh S550 Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00x12 |
Ag rear | 8.3/8x24 |
Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 58.7 inches
149 cm |
Length | 103.4 inches
262 cm |
Width | 45 inches
114 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 51.6 inches
131 cm |
Weight | 1429 lbs
648 kg |
Ground clearance | 13 inches
33 cm |
Front tread | 37.8 to 40 inches
96 to 101 cm |
Rear tread | 37.6 to 41.3 inches
95 to 104 cm |
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