Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs John Deere 5055D

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5055D

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5055D specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
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John DeereJohn Deere 5055D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55055 hp
5055D55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 5055D is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +11 ci (+6%)
550190 ci
5055D179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; 5055D is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
5504
5055D3
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 5055D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +4 (+50%)
55012
5055D8
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; 5055D is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

550 (A)5055D (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalJohn Deere—
Model5505055D—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
ManufacturerUTBJohn Deere—
ModelNot recordedPowerTech 3029—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 550+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders43▲ 550+1 · +33%
Displacement190ci179ci▲ 550+11 ci · +6%
Bore3.7in4.2in▲ 5055D+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
Type12-speed constant meshPartially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
LengthNot recorded134in—
WidthNot recorded57.1in—
HeightNot recorded94.5in—
Operating Weight4,600lb4,665lb▲ 5055D+65 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,810lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 5055DDifference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS—

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 · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,665 lb)
A · 550B · 5055DMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageJohn Deere 5055D