Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Kubota KL285

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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 KL285

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
24
Full KL285 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
KubotaKubota KL285

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ KL285 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
30027.5 hp
KL28527.6 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; KL285 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL285 higher · +5.8 ci (+6%)
30095.2 ci
KL285101 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; KL285 is in the 58th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ KL285 higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
KL2853
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; KL285 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL285 higher · +15 (+167%)
3009
KL28524
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

300 is in the 50th percentile; KL285 is in the 99th · 616 models

300 (A)KL285 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalKubota—
Model300KL285—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
ManufacturerUTBKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1703—
Power Output27.5hp27.6hp▲ KL285+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,700RPM▲ KL285+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders23▲ KL285+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci101ci▲ KL285+5.8 ci · +6%
Bore3.7in3.4in▲ 300+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke4.3in3.6in▲ 300+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
TypeConstant MeshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
LengthNot recorded124in—
WidthNot recorded54in—
HeightNot recorded83.5in—
Operating Weight3,800lb3,285lb▲ 300+515 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Kubota KL285Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS/Cab—

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 · 58th percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 99th percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 62nd percentile (3,285 lb)
A · 300B · KL285Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageKubota KL285