Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Kubota GL280

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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
Kubota GL280 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota GL280

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL280 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
KubotaKubota GL280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ GL280 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
30027.5 hp
GL28027.6 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; GL280 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +3.7 ci (+4%)
30095.2 ci
GL28091.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; GL280 is in the 51st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ GL280 higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
GL2803
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; GL280 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ GL280 higher · +7 (+78%)
3009
GL28016
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; GL280 is in the 89th · 616 models

300 (A)GL280 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalKubota—
Model300GL280—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
ManufacturerUTBKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1503—
Power Output27.5hp27.6hp▲ GL280+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ GL280+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders23▲ GL280+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci91.5ci▲ 300+3.7 ci · +4%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 300+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in3.6in▲ 300+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
TypeConstant MeshGear with optional power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
WidthNot recorded55.9in—
Operating Weight3,800lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 51st percentile (27.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 51st percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 89th percentile (16)
A · 300B · GL280Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageKubota GL280