Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Kubota GL281

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota GL281

Utility

power
28.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL281 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
KubotaKubota GL281

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ GL281 higher · +1.1 hp (+4%)
30027.5 hp
GL28128.6 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; GL281 is in the 54th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +3.7 ci (+4%)
30095.2 ci
GL28191.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; GL281 is in the 51st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ GL281 higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
GL2813
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; GL281 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ GL281 higher · +7 (+78%)
3009
GL28116
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; GL281 is in the 89th · 616 models

300 (A)GL281 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalKubota—
Model300GL281—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
ManufacturerUTBKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1503—
Power Output27.5hp28.6hp▲ GL281+1.1 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,700RPM▲ GL281+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders23▲ GL281+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 GL281Difference
TypeConstant MeshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
WidthNot recorded55.1in—
Operating Weight3,800lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Tires

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-26—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota GL281Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 54th percentile (28.6 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 · GL281Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageKubota GL281