Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs Kubota L5240HSTC

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota L5240HSTC

Utility

power
54 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full L5240HSTC specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
KubotaKubota L5240HSTC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
55055 hp
L5240HSTC54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; L5240HSTC is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +41 ci (+28%)
550190 ci
L5240HSTC149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; L5240HSTC is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
L5240HSTC4
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; L5240HSTC is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +9 (+300%)
55012
L5240HSTC3
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; L5240HSTC is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

550 (A)L5240HSTC (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalKubota—
Model550L5240HSTC—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
ManufacturerUTBKubota—
ModelNot recordedE-TVCS—
Power Output55hp54hp▲ 550+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ L5240HSTC+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ci149ci▲ 550+41 ci · +28%
Bore3.7inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
Type12-speed constant meshHST (Hydrostatic Transmission)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
WidthNot recorded68in—
HeightNot recorded102in—
Operating Weight4,600lb4,233lb▲ 550+367 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded9.5-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-26—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/II & II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,976lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550Kubota L5240HSTCDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 37th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 3rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,233 lb)
A · 550B · L5240HSTCMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAscot Universal 550Full spec pageKubota L5240HSTC