Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

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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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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 711–816

Engine Power

▲ 300 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
30027.5 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +51.2 ci (+116%)
30095.2 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 6th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3002
Legacy XL 272
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 300 higher · +2,971 lb (+358%)
3003,800 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

300 is in the 73rd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 1st · 711 models

300 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalSimplicity—
Model300Legacy XL 27—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerUTBKohler—
ModelNot recordedCH740—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ 300+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27+1,200 RPM · +50%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement95.2ci44ci▲ 300+51.2 ci · +116%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 300+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in2.6in▲ 300+1.7 in · +65%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeConstant MeshShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
LengthNot recorded80.7in—
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight3,800lb829lb▲ 300+2,971 lb · +358%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27.5 hp)B · 51st percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 55th percentile (95.2 ci)B · 6th percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 1st percentile (829 lb)
A · 300B · Legacy XL 27Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27