Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ascot Universal 300 vs Yanmar FV-280

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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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YanmarModel B

Yanmar FV-280

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full FV-280 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 300
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YanmarYanmar FV-280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 757–816

Engine Power

▲ FV-280 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
30027.5 hp
FV-28027.6 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

300 is in the 51st percentile; FV-280 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 300 higher · +3.7 ci (+4%)
30095.2 ci
FV-28091.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

300 is in the 55th percentile; FV-280 is in the 51st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ FV-280 higher · +1 (+50%)
3002
FV-2803
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

300 is in the 11th percentile; FV-280 is in the 50th · 802 models

300 (A)FV-280 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalYanmar—
Model300FV-280—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
ManufacturerUTBYanmar—
Power Output27.5hp27.6hp▲ FV-280+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,650RPM▲ FV-280+250 RPM · +10%
Cylinders23▲ FV-280+1 · +50%
Displacement95.2ci91.5ci▲ 300+3.7 ci · +4%
Bore3.7in3.4in▲ 300+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 300+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
TypeConstant MeshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
Operating Weight3,800lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 300Yanmar FV-280Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

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 · 51st percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)
A · 300B · FV-280Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 300Full spec pageYanmar FV-280