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Satoh Elk S550

Discontinued Model


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Satoh Elk S550 Reviews



Overall Rating:
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Build Quality
rating
4.5
Features
rating
4.0
Performance
rating
3.3
Value
rating
4.5
Reliability
rating
4.3
(4.1 stars, 4 reviews)
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Satoh Elk Right Size, Right Price
rating
3.2
Posted 03/10/2014
by Dennis
Model year: 0 Date Purchased: 1987-02-14 Number of Hours: 1900

"As an exercise in minimalism, the Satoh Elk really hit the mark. Since I knew nothing about tractors when I purchased it in 1987, keeping things as uncomplicated as possible, while getting a right-sized tractor for my property seemed like a good idea. Did I mention that I also had to rebuild an old home that my wife an kids just moved into? It has more than paid for itself over the years, with very little maintenance. No four wheel drive, FEL, ROPS, or hydromatic trans, but the 1,500 pounds of pulling, snow plowing, post hole digging, (with an ancient auger) works perfectly for my property. Sure I need to winch it out of the mud once a year, but it has become a right of spring. Not sure what I will buy when it goes, or what type of simple ceremony I will have. Perhaps a tea ceremony?"

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Simple, easy to fix. Cons: Parts availability will become a problem. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA PA I also considered buying:
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Satoh S550G
rating
3.3
Posted 01/15/2014
by Brian
Model year: 1979 Date Purchased: 2013-06-01 Number of Hours: 1450

"For a two wheel drive gas tractor under 20HP this is not a bad machine. It is primarily used for snow blowing and moving loose material and property maintenance. It is a little under powered but is you are not in a hurry, it will does the job blowing a country lane of 300 feet with trailer and vehicle parking and keeping the shop access clear. The drag blade and trailer hitch are good additions. Grading and leveling the gavel lane and moving any of the 4 trailers around the shop yard make this a useful machine. Cross matching engine parts to Mazda and ford imports helps on parts sourcing. Purchased used with a Schawrtz loader,a Case drag blade,chains counterweight and Braber PTO blower at around $5K it is good value. Manual shift with hi low range is fussy but workable."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Price and functionality good, hydraulics ports, simple design, gas fuel. Cons: Could use a little more power, two wheel drive, no hydro drive. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: CND OT I also considered buying: Ford 1210, Case-IH 254
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Little Monster
rating
4.3
Posted 07/06/2012
by country hippie
Model year: 1973 Date Purchased: 2008-02-15 Number of Hours: 450

"This little tractor has been a life saver and a no-gut monster. Mitsubishi motor gas that is mixed on when it's a mule or a goat but I like the dependability, the size, and turns. It is really fuel econ. friendly. It does have user friendly controls and mechanics but parts are hard to find at times and expensive but overall a 4 on scale."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Tough. Cons: No guts. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA OK I also considered buying:
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Used Satoh Elk Gas [Mazda engine]
rating
4.5
Posted 11/03/2011
by charles Perry
Model year: 1980 Date Purchased: 2009-09-01 Number of Hours: 1500

"Good little tractor plenty of power for its size, parts fairly easy to find. I have parts & user manuals if anyone needs information I will try to help."

REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pros: Close to ground. Cons: Steering loose. Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 Acres Location: USA TN I also considered buying:
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