Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs John Deere 870

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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
John Deere 870 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 870

Utility

power
28 hp
displacement
83.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 870 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 870

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

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 tied
3009
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

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalJohn Deere—
Model300870—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
ManufacturerUTBYanmar—
ModelNot recorded3TN84—
Power Output27.5hp28hp▲ 870+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 870+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders23▲ 870+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci83.1ci▲ 300+12.1 ci · +15%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 300+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in3.4in▲ 300+0.9 in · +26%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
TypeConstant MeshCollar Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
LengthNot recorded123in—
WidthNot recorded70.5in—
HeightNot recorded82.7in—
Operating Weight3,800lb2,515lb▲ 300+1,285 lb · +51%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,879lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300John Deere 870Difference
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 · 53rd percentile (28 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 44th percentile (83.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 47th percentile (2,515 lb)
A · 300B · 870Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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