Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs John Deere 717

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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
John Deere 717 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 717

Utility

power
54.9 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 717 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 717

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,383–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
55055 hp
71754.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 717 is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
7174
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 717 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

550 (A)717 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalJohn Deere—
Model550717—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
ManufacturerUTBJohn Deere—
Power Output55hp54.9hp▲ 550+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ciNot recorded—
Bore3.7inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
Type12-speed constant meshNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
Operating Weight4,600lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
Hitch CategoryII/IIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550John Deere 717Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 49th percentile (54.9 hp)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
A · 550B · 717Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageJohn Deere 717