Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs Fiat 540

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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
Fiat 540 Tractor
FiatModel B

Fiat 540

Utility

power
54 hp
displacement
158 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 540 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
FiatFiat 540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
55055 hp
54054 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 540 is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +32 ci (+20%)
550190 ci
540158 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; 540 is in the 42nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
5504
5403
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +4 (+50%)
55012
5408
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; 540 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

550 (A)540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalFiat—
Model550540—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
ManufacturerUTBFiat—
Power Output55hp54hp▲ 550+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 540+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders43▲ 550+1 · +33%
Displacement190ci158ci▲ 550+32 ci · +20%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ 540+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
Type12-speed constant meshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
LengthNot recorded122in—
Operating Weight4,600lb4,630lb▲ 540+30 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550Fiat 540Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

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 · 42nd percentile (158 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 · 44th percentile (4,630 lb)
A · 550B · 540Median Utility Tractor
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