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Ascot UniversalModel A
Ascot Universal 550
Tractor
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 190 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Ascot Universal 550 vs John Deere 1040
John DeereModel B
John Deere 1040
Utility
- power
- 53.6 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1040
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 550 higher · +1.4 hp (+3%)55055 hp
104053.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
550 is in the 50th percentile; 1040 is in the 48th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 550 higher · +11 ci (+6%)550190 ci
1040179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
550 is in the 51st percentile; 1040 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)5504
10403
Median Utility Tractor4
550 is in the 50th percentile; 1040 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1040 higher · +4 (+33%)55012
104016
Median Utility Tractor12
550 is in the 50th percentile; 1040 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
550 (A)1040 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal | John Deere | — |
| Model | 550 | 1040 | — |
| Category | Not recorded | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UTB | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 53.6hp | ▲ 550+1.4 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 1040+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 550+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 190ci | 179ci | ▲ 550+11 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 4.2in | ▲ 1040+0.5 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed constant mesh | Collar shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 138in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 71.3in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 96.1in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,600lb | 6,107lb | ▲ 1040+1,507 lb · +33% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tread Width
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | 7.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tread | 18.4in | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | John Deere 1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 4.1gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 48th percentile (53.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,107 lb)
A · 550B · 1040Median Utility Tractor