The blurry line between CUT and UT???

[Piston]

I think the previous comment about front wheel size is probably the best way to tell the difference. 24" or bigger front rims are UTs, 16 and smaller CUTs. There are still quite a few in between.

I think tire size would be a decent 'rule of thumb', but of course they're are exceptions. Take for instance the Kubota M59 (soon to be M62), it's technically a CUT, but it has more lift capacity than many utility size tractors that are larger framed, like the M7040, and even on par with the M8540/9540. The M59 has the same tire size as most CUT's. Of course, you could also classify the M59 as a TLB, but you can classify any CUT or UT as a TLB as well. Pretty tough to come up with hard and fast designations.

I think it's virtually impossible to group what is a CUT, vs. Utility, similar to implements, how you classify something as light duty, medium duty, heavy duty, or super duper extreme duty. Since there is no standard, manufacturers can call them whatever they want.

Overall, I think the tire size is the best rule of thumb so far.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

My vote so far would be Cat1 v Cat2 factory setup.

 

[Rustyiron]

made for Cat II implements is not a CUT and is by default a UT.

I never knew there was an actual standard from a reputable organization before now. This clears things up for me.

Well that settle's it, it comes down to the size of your balls, the pair on the ends of your 3pt lift arms:laughing:

 

[RandyT]

I refer to my 2005 DK45S as a UT but is actually a grey area because I have Cat II lower arms and a Cat I upper link from the factory.

 

[murphy1244]

I refer to my 2005 DK45S as a UT but is actually a grey area because I have Cat II lower arms and a Cat I upper link from the factory.

Would that be a Transtractor?

 

[TSO]

Well that settle's it, it comes down to the size of your balls, the pair on the ends of your 3pt lift arms:laughing:

Unfortunately, that doesn't always work. Look at the Kubota L4740 vs L5240. Everything is identical except 5 more HP, and the ball ends accept Cat2. Identical tractors otherwise.

 

[Gary Fowler]

This photo surely shows the difference between CUT and UT.

 

[GManBart]

View attachment 453321This photo surely shows the difference between CUT and UT.

I'm not saying whether I agree or not, but many people would argue that the B26 is really a SCUT. Let the flames begin :laughing:

 

[Gary Fowler]

I'm not saying whether I agree or not, but many people would argue that the B26 is really a SCUT. Let the flames begin :laughing:

I would say that any tractor which requires at least on step for mounting is not an SCUT. A B26 is just a bit too high for an over the hill person to mount without a step which is what you have to do to get on from the right hand side.

I consider an SCUT to be just one half step above a riding lawnmower. NOW let the flaming begin.:laughing:

 

[4570Man]

I have a little JD tractor that was certainty a scout and it had a step.