Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Ford 8N

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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
Ford 8N Tractor
FordModel B

Ford 8N

Utility

power
27.4 hp
displacement
120 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 8N specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
FordFord 8N

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ 300 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
30027.5 hp
8N27.4 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; 8N is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8N higher · +24.8 ci (+26%)
30095.2 ci
8N120 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; 8N is in the 66th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 8N higher · +2 (+100%)
3002
8N4
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; 8N is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 300 higher · +5 (+125%)
3009
8N4
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; 8N is in the 2nd · 616 models

300 (A)8N (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalFord—
Model3008N—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
ManufacturerUTBFord—
Power Output27.5hp27.4hp▲ 300+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,000RPM▲ 300+400 RPM · +20%
Cylinders24▲ 8N+2 · +100%
Displacement95.2ci120ci▲ 8N+24.8 ci · +26%
Bore3.7in3.2in▲ 300+0.5 in · +16%
Stroke4.3in3.7in▲ 300+0.6 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
TypeConstant MeshConstant meshSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
LengthNot recorded115in—
WidthNot recorded64.8in—
HeightNot recorded54.5in—
Operating Weight3,800lb2,717lb▲ 300+1,083 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded4.9gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerMechanical—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Power RatingNot recorded23.9hp—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded800lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerMechanical—
Power SteeringNot recordedfalse—
Brake TypeNot recordedManual Drum—
Differential Lock TypeNot recordedMechanical—
Differential Lock LocationNot recordedRear—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
CoolantNot recorded3gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Ford 8NDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 51st percentile (27.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 66th percentile (120 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 2nd percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 50th percentile (2,717 lb)
A · 300B · 8NMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageFord 8N