Head to head · Standard Tread

Ascot Universal 550 vs International Harvester BTD-6

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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
International Harvester BTD-6 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester BTD-6

Standard Tread

power
55 hp
displacement
264 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full BTD-6 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester BTD-6

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 121–367

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55055 hp
BTD-655 hp
Median Standard Tread Tractor45 hp

550 is in the 65th percentile; BTD-6 is in the 65th · 121 models

Engine Displacement

▲ BTD-6 higher · +74 ci (+39%)
550190 ci
BTD-6264 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

550 is in the 10th percentile; BTD-6 is in the 24th · 353 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
BTD-64
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; BTD-6 is in the 50th · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +7 (+140%)
55012
BTD-65
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

550 is in the 97th percentile; BTD-6 is in the 64th · 341 models

550 (A)BTD-6 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalInternational Harvester—
Model550BTD-6—
CategoryNot recordedStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
ManufacturerUTBInternational Harvester—
ModelNot recordedBD-264—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM1,600RPM▲ 550+800 RPM · +50%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ci264ci▲ BTD-6+74 ci · +39%
Bore3.7in4in▲ BTD-6+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.3in5.3in▲ BTD-6+1 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
Type12-speed constant meshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
LengthNot recorded104in—
WidthNot recorded64in—
HeightNot recorded60.3in—
Operating Weight4,600lb9,100lb▲ BTD-6+4,500 lb · +98%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
Battery Voltage12V12VSame
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 550International Harvester BTD-6Difference
CoolantNot recorded11.4gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 45 hp
A · 65th percentile (55 hp)B · 65th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 10th percentile (190 ci)B · 24th percentile (264 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 97th percentile (12)B · 64th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 21st percentile (4,600 lb)B · 72nd percentile (9,100 lb)
A · 550B · BTD-6Median Standard Tread Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageInternational Harvester BTD-6