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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 Massey Ferguson 1455
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1455
Utility
- power
- 55.3 hp
- displacement
- 173 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1455
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1455 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)55055 hp
145555.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
550 is in the 50th percentile; 1455 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 550 higher · +17 ci (+10%)550190 ci
1455173 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
550 is in the 51st percentile; 1455 is in the 46th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5504
14554
Median Utility Tractor4
550 is in the 50th percentile; 1455 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1455 higher · +4 (+33%)55012
145516
Median Utility Tractor12
550 is in the 50th percentile; 1455 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
550 (A)1455 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 550 | 1455 | — |
| Category | Not recorded | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UTB | Iseki | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55.3hp | ▲ 1455+0.3 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 1455+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 190ci | 173ci | ▲ 550+17 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 4.3in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed constant mesh | SynchroShuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 137in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 64.6in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 98.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,600lb | 3,791lb | ▲ 550+809 lb · +21% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 13.6-28 | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | 7.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tread | 18.4in | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 volt | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | Massey Ferguson 1455 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 46th percentile (173 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,791 lb)
A · 550B · 1455Median Utility Tractor