Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs David Brown 990 Selectamatic

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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
David BrownDavid Brown 990 Selectamatic

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55055 hp
990 Selectamatic55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 990 Selectamatic higher · +5 ci (+3%)
550190 ci
990 Selectamatic195 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 52nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
990 Selectamatic4
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +6 (+100%)
55012
990 Selectamatic6
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; 990 Selectamatic is in the 11th · 4,941 models

550 (A)990 Selectamatic (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalDavid Brown—
Model550990 Selectamatic—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
ManufacturerUTBDavid Brown—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 550+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ci195ci▲ 990 Selectamatic+5 ci · +3%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ 990 Selectamatic+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4in▲ 550+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Type12-speed constant meshGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
LengthNot recorded126in—
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Operating Weight4,600lb5,104lb▲ 990 Selectamatic+504 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550David Brown 990 SelectamaticDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 52nd percentile (195 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 49th percentile (5,104 lb)
A · 550B · 990 SelectamaticMedian Utility Tractor
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