Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs International Harvester 485

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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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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 485

Utility

power
53.6 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 485 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 485

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +1.4 hp (+3%)
55055 hp
48553.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 485 is in the 48th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +11 ci (+6%)
550190 ci
485179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; 485 is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
5504
4853
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 485 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 485 higher · +4 (+33%)
55012
48516
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; 485 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

550 (A)485 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalInternational Harvester—
Model550485—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
ManufacturerUTBInternational Harvester—
ModelNot recordedD-179—
Power Output55hp53.6hp▲ 550+1.4 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,180RPM▲ 550+220 RPM · +10%
Cylinders43▲ 550+1 · +33%
Displacement190ci179ci▲ 550+11 ci · +6%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ 485+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in5.1in▲ 485+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
Type12-speed constant meshSynchromesh, Two-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
HeightNot recorded99.2in—
Operating Weight4,600lb5,622lb▲ 485+1,022 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
TypeNot recordedRear PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester 485Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 48th percentile (53.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 53rd percentile (5,622 lb)
A · 550B · 485Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageInternational Harvester 485