Head to head · Row Crop

Ascot Universal 550 vs Fordson Super Major

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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
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FordsonModel B

Fordson Super Major

Row Crop

power
54 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Super Major specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
FordsonFordson Super Major

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
55055 hp
Super Major54 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

550 is in the 7th percentile; Super Major is in the 7th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Super Major higher · +30 ci (+16%)
550190 ci
Super Major220 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

550 is in the 6th percentile; Super Major is in the 11th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
Super Major4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

550 is in the 17th percentile; Super Major is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +6 (+100%)
55012
Super Major6
Median Row Crop Tractor16

550 is in the 27th percentile; Super Major is in the 11th · 1,200 models

550 (A)Super Major (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalFordson—
Model550Super Major—
CategoryNot recordedRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerUTBFord—
Power Output55hp54hp▲ 550+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,700RPM▲ 550+700 RPM · +41%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ci220ci▲ Super Major+30 ci · +16%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ Super Major+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.5in▲ Super Major+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
Type12-speed constant meshSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
LengthNot recorded130in—
WidthNot recorded65in—
HeightNot recorded64.6in—
Operating Weight4,600lb5,330lb▲ Super Major+730 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550Fordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 7th percentile (55 hp)B · 7th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 6th percentile (190 ci)B · 11th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 27th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 9th percentile (5,330 lb)
A · 550B · Super MajorMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageFordson Super Major