Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Fordson Major E27N

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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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FordsonModel B

Fordson Major E27N

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
267 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full Major E27N specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
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FordsonFordson Major E27N

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ 300 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
30027.5 hp
Major E27N27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; Major E27N is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Major E27N higher · +172 ci (+180%)
30095.2 ci
Major E27N267 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; Major E27N is in the 99th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ Major E27N higher · +2 (+100%)
3002
Major E27N4
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; Major E27N is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 300 higher · +6 (+200%)
3009
Major E27N3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; Major E27N is in the 1st · 616 models

300 (A)Major E27N (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalFordson—
Model300Major E27N—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerUTBFord—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ 300+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,200RPM▲ 300+1,200 RPM · +100%
Cylinders24▲ Major E27N+2 · +100%
Displacement95.2ci267ci▲ Major E27N+172 ci · +180%
Bore3.7in4.1in▲ Major E27N+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ Major E27N+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeConstant MeshGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
LengthNot recorded133in—
WidthNot recorded65in—
HeightNot recorded81.9in—
Operating Weight3,800lb4,343lb▲ Major E27N+543 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
CoolantNot recorded12gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Fordson Major E27NDifference
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 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 99th percentile (267 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 1st percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 85th percentile (4,343 lb)
A · 300B · Major E27NMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageFordson Major E27N