Head to head · Utility

Ascot Universal 550 vs Massey Ferguson 270

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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
Massey Ferguson 270 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 270

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 270 specs
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
55055 hp
27055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

550 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 270 higher · +46 ci (+24%)
550190 ci
270236 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

550 is in the 51st percentile; 270 is in the 65th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5504
2704
Median Utility Tractor4

550 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
55012
27012
Median Utility Tractor12

550 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

550 (A)270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
ManufacturerAscot UniversalMassey Ferguson—
Model550270—
CategoryNot recordedUtility—

Engine

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
ManufacturerUTBPerkins—
ModelNot recordedA4.236—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,000RPM▲ 550+400 RPM · +20%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement190ci236ci▲ 270+46 ci · +24%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ 270+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 270+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Type12-speed constant meshMulti-Power—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
LengthNot recorded147in—
WidthNot recorded85in—
Operating Weight4,600lb6,900lb▲ 270+2,300 lb · +50%

Hydraulics

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeNot recordedRear, live type or independent option—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tread Width

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Front Tread Width7.5inNot recorded—
Rear Tread18.4inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecAscot Universal 550Massey Ferguson 270Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen/ROPS optional—

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 · 65th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 66th percentile (6,900 lb)
A · 550B · 270Median Utility Tractor
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