Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

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

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 27LC27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +49.7 ci (+109%)
30095.2 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 7th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3002
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

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

Operating Weight

▲ 300 higher · +2,920 lb (+332%)
3003,800 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerUTBKawasaki—
ModelNot recordedFD750D—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ 300+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1,200 RPM · +50%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement95.2ci45.5ci▲ 300+49.7 ci · +109%
Bore3.7in3.1in▲ 300+0.6 in · +19%
Stroke4.3in3.1in▲ 300+1.2 in · +39%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeConstant MeshShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
LengthNot recorded80.7in—
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight3,800lb880lb▲ 300+2,920 lb · +332%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 300Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen with optional ROPS/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 · 7th percentile (45.5 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 (880 lb)
A · 300B · Legacy XL 27LCMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27LC