Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Ford 1720

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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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FordModel B

Ford 1720

Utility

power
27.8 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1720 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
FordFord 1720

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ 1720 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
30027.5 hp
172027.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; 1720 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +3.9 ci (+4%)
30095.2 ci
172091.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; 1720 is in the 49th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 1720 higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
17203
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; 1720 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1720 higher · +3 (+33%)
3009
172012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; 1720 is in the 73rd · 616 models

300 (A)1720 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalFord—
Model3001720—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
ManufacturerUTBShibaura—
ModelNot recordedN843—
Power Output27.5hp27.8hp▲ 1720+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,500RPM▲ 1720+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders23▲ 1720+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci91.3ci▲ 300+3.9 ci · +4%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 300+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 300+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
TypeConstant MeshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
LengthNot recorded121in—
WidthNot recorded55.1in—
HeightNot recorded85.8in—
Operating Weight3,800lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 1720Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 51st percentile (27.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 49th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (12)
A · 300B · 1720Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageFord 1720