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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
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Ascot Universal 300 vs John Deere 870
John DeereModel B
John Deere 870
Utility
- power
- 28 hp
- displacement
- 83.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 870
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ 870 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)30027.5 hp
87028 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
300 is in the 51st percentile; 870 is in the 53rd · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 300 higher · +12.1 ci (+15%)30095.2 ci
87083.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
300 is in the 55th percentile; 870 is in the 44th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ 870 higher · +1 (+50%)3002
8703
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
300 is in the 11th percentile; 870 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied3009
8709
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
300 is in the 50th percentile; 870 is in the 50th · 616 models
300 (A)870 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal | John Deere | — |
| Model | 300 | 870 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UTB | Yanmar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3TN84 | — |
| Power Output | 27.5hp | 28hp | ▲ 870+0.5 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 870+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 870+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 95.2ci | 83.1ci | ▲ 300+12.1 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.3in | ▲ 300+0.4 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 3.4in | ▲ 300+0.9 in · +26% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant Mesh | Collar Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 123in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 70.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 82.7in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,800lb | 2,515lb | ▲ 300+1,285 lb · +51% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 1,879lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential Wet Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.4gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ascot Universal 300 | John Deere 870 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 53rd percentile (28 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 44th percentile (83.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 50th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 47th percentile (2,515 lb)
A · 300B · 870Median Sub-Compact Tractor