Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs Ford 4000 (1962-1965)

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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
FordFord 4000 (1962-1965)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55055 hp
4000 (1962-1965)55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +18 ci (+10%)
550190 ci
4000 (1962-1965)172 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; 4000 (1962-1965) is in the 46th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
4000 (1962-1965)4
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
55012
4000 (1962-1965)12
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; 4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th · 4,941 models

550 (A)4000 (1962-1965) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalFord—
Model5504000 (1962-1965)—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
ManufacturerUTBFord—
ModelNot recorded4000—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 550+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ci172ci▲ 550+18 ci · +10%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in3.6in▲ 550+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
Type12-speed constant meshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
Operating Weight4,600lb3,165lb▲ 550+1,435 lb · +45%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,195lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550Ford 4000 (1962-1965)Difference
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 · 46th percentile (172 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,165 lb)
A · 550B · 4000 (1962-1965)Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageFord 4000 (1962-1965)