Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Cub Cadet SLT1554

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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 SLT1554

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SLT1554 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet SLT1554

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 711–816

Engine Power

▲ 300 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
30027.5 hp
SLT155427 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; SLT1554 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +51 ci (+115%)
30095.2 ci
SLT155444.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 6th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3002
SLT15542
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 300 higher · +3,233 lb (+570%)
3003,800 lb
SLT1554567 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

300 is in the 73rd percentile; SLT1554 is in the 1st · 711 models

300 (A)SLT1554 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalCub Cadet—
Model300SLT1554—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
ManufacturerUTBKohler—
ModelNot recordedCourage SV740—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ 300+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM3,375RPM▲ SLT1554+975 RPM · +41%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement95.2ci44.2ci▲ 300+51 ci · +115%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 300+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in2.6in▲ 300+1.7 in · +65%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
TypeConstant MeshBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
LengthNot recorded67.7in—
WidthNot recorded59.8in—
HeightNot recorded42.9in—
Operating Weight3,800lb567lb▲ 300+3,233 lb · +570%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry Disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 51st percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 6th percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 1st percentile (567 lb)
A · 300B · SLT1554Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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