Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Cub Cadet Ex2900

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Ascot UniversalModel A

Ascot Universal 300

Sub-Compact

power
27.5 hp
displacement
95.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
9
Full 300 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet Ex2900

Utility

power
28.7 hp
displacement
100 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Ex2900 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
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Cub CadetCub Cadet Ex2900

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 711–816

Engine Power

▲ Ex2900 higher · +1.2 hp (+4%)
30027.5 hp
Ex290028.7 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; Ex2900 is in the 54th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ex2900 higher · +4.8 ci (+5%)
30095.2 ci
Ex2900100 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; Ex2900 is in the 57th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ Ex2900 higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
Ex29003
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; Ex2900 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 300 higher · +1,250 lb (+49%)
3003,800 lb
Ex29002,550 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

300 is in the 73rd percentile; Ex2900 is in the 47th · 711 models

300 (A)Ex2900 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalCub Cadet—
Model300Ex2900—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
ManufacturerUTBYanmar—
Power Output27.5hp28.7hp▲ Ex2900+1.2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ Ex2900+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders23▲ Ex2900+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci100ci▲ Ex2900+4.8 ci · +5%
Bore3.7in3.5in▲ 300+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 300+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
TypeConstant MeshHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
LengthNot recorded110in—
WidthNot recorded59.1in—
Operating Weight3,800lb2,550lb▲ 300+1,250 lb · +49%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchType I—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet Ex2900Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.2gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 54th percentile (28.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 57th percentile (100 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 47th percentile (2,550 lb)
A · 300B · Ex2900Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageCub Cadet Ex2900