Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Eicher 242 XTRAC

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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
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
EicherEicher 242 XTRAC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ 300 higher · +3.5 hp (+15%)
30027.5 hp
242 XTRAC24 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; 242 XTRAC is in the 39th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +0.1 ci (<1%)
30095.2 ci
242 XTRAC95.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; 242 XTRAC is in the 54th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 300 higher · +1 (+100%)
3002
242 XTRAC1
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; 242 XTRAC is in the 2nd · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 300 higher · +1 (+13%)
3009
242 XTRAC8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; 242 XTRAC is in the 40th · 616 models

300 (A)242 XTRAC (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalEicher—
Model300242 XTRAC—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
ManufacturerUTBEicher—
ModelNot recorded115 NC—
Power Output27.5hp24hp▲ 300+3.5 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,650RPM▲ 300+750 RPM · +45%
Cylinders21▲ 300+1 · +100%
Displacement95.2ci95.1ci▲ 300+0.1 ci · <1%
Bore3.7in4.5in▲ 242 XTRAC+0.8 in · +22%
Stroke4.3in5.9in▲ 242 XTRAC+1.6 in · +37%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
TypeConstant MeshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
LengthNot recorded128in—
WidthNot recorded64in—
HeightNot recorded80.3in—
Operating Weight3,800lb3,825lb▲ 242 XTRAC+25 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Eicher 242 XTRACDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 39th percentile (24 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 54th percentile (95.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 2nd percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 40th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 75th percentile (3,825 lb)
A · 300B · 242 XTRACMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageEicher 242 XTRAC