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Ascot UniversalModel A
Ascot Universal 445
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 143 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Utility
Ascot Universal 445 vs Massey Ferguson 231S
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 231S
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 445
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied44545 hp
231S45 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
445 is in the 39th percentile; 231S is in the 39th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231S higher · +22 ci (+15%)445143 ci
231S165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
445 is in the 36th percentile; 231S is in the 44th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4453
231S3
Median Utility Tractor4
445 is in the 23rd percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 231S higher · +2 (+33%)4456
231S8
Median Utility Tractor12
445 is in the 11th percentile; 231S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
445 (A)231S (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 445 | 231S | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UTB | Perkins | — |
| Model | D-115 | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 45hp | 45hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 445+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 143ci | 165ci | ▲ 231S+22 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.7in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 231S+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Sliding Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 121in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 58.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,500lb | 4,120lb | ▲ 445+380 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I,II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 (2WD) | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ascot Universal 445 | Massey Ferguson 231S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-post folding ROPS and Canopy (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 39th percentile (45 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 36th percentile (143 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 43rd percentile (4,500 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,120 lb)
A · 445B · 231SMedian Utility Tractor