Overview
The Satoh Elk S550 is a 2WD compact utility tractor manufactured in Japan from 1972 to 1983. It features a Mazda 1.0L four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 17 hp and a 6-speed gear transmission with six forward and two reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The liquid-cooled Mazda gasoline engine provides a claimed 17 hp at 2300 RPM and a claimed PTO power of 15.5 hp.
Transmission and Final Drive:
The powertrain consists of a dry disc clutch and a gear transmission with spur gear final drives offering six forward and two reverse speeds.
Hitch and Lift Rating:
The rear Type I hitch is rated for a lift capacity of 1102 lbs and operates alongside a 540 RPM rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Japan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Satoh |
Engine
| Engine type | Mazda 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 4.75 gal (18.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.677x2.677 inches (68 x 68 mm) |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.2 qts (3.0 L) |
| Description | Mazda / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 60.25 ci (1.0 L) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Oil capacity | 3.2 qts (3.0 L) |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 15.5 hp (11.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 14.8 qts (14.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 1102 lbs (499 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2120 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 37.8 to 40 inches (96 to 101 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 51.6 inches (131 cm) |
| Length | 103.4 inches (262 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.6 to 41.3 inches (95 to 104 cm) |
| Weight | 1429 lbs (648 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| Width | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00x12 |
| Rear tire | 8.3/8x24 |
| Weight | 1429 lbs (648 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00x12 |
| Ag rear | 8.3/8x24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
References
| Description | Satoh Gasoline Tractors published in 1975 |
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