Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

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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 27D

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
58.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27D specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
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SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

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 27D27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +37.1 ci (+64%)
30095.2 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 16th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 300 higher · +2,821 lb (+288%)
3003,800 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerUTBBriggs & Stratton—
ModelNot recordedDM 950—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ 300+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27D+1,200 RPM · +50%
Cylinders23▲ Legacy XL 27D+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci58.1ci▲ 300+37.1 ci · +64%
Bore3.7in2.8in▲ 300+0.9 in · +32%
Stroke4.3in3.1in▲ 300+1.2 in · +39%

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
LengthNot recorded80.7in—
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight3,800lb979lb▲ 300+2,821 lb · +288%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/II (limited)—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

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 · 16th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 73rd percentile (3,800 lb)B · 1st percentile (979 lb)
A · 300B · Legacy XL 27DMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27D