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Ascot Universal 550 vs CaseIH Farmall 55A

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Ascot UniversalModel A

Ascot Universal 550

Tractor

power
55 hp
displacement
190 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 550 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 55A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
55055 hp
Farmall 55A54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +11 ci (+6%)
550190 ci
Farmall 55A179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 47th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
5504
Farmall 55A3
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +4 (+50%)
55012
Farmall 55A8
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

550 (A)Farmall 55A (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalCaseIH—
Model550Farmall 55A—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
ManufacturerUTBFPT—
Power Output55hp54hp▲ 550+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 550+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders43▲ 550+1 · +33%
Displacement190ci179ci▲ 550+11 ci · +6%
Bore3.7in4.1in▲ Farmall 55A+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.3in4.5in▲ Farmall 55A+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
Type12-speed constant meshMechanical Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
LengthNot recorded152in—
HeightNot recorded100in—
Operating Weight4,600lb5,622lb▲ Farmall 55A+1,022 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550CaseIH Farmall 55ADifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 47th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 53rd percentile (5,622 lb)
A · 550B · Farmall 55AMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageCaseIH Farmall 55A