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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 McCormick-Deering B-450
McCormick-DeeringModel B
McCormick-Deering B-450
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Ascot UniversalAscot Universal 550
vs
McCormick-DeeringMcCormick-Deering B-450
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied55055 hp
B-45055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
550 is in the 50th percentile; B-450 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B-450 higher · +74 ci (+39%)550190 ci
B-450264 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
550 is in the 51st percentile; B-450 is in the 74th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5504
B-4504
Median Utility Tractor4
550 is in the 50th percentile; B-450 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 550 higher · +7 (+140%)55012
B-4505
Median Utility Tractor12
550 is in the 50th percentile; B-450 is in the 6th · 4,941 models
550 (A)B-450 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal | McCormick-Deering | — |
| Model | 550 | B-450 | — |
| Category | Not recorded | Utility, Standard Tread | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UTB | International Harvester | — |
| Model | Not recorded | BD-264 | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 1,500RPM | ▲ 550+900 RPM · +60% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 190ci | 264ci | ▲ B-450+74 ci · +39% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 4in | ▲ B-450+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5.3in | ▲ B-450+1 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed constant mesh | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 131in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 71in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,600lb | 6,020lb | ▲ B-450+1,420 lb · +31% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | 7.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tread | 18.4in | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ascot Universal 550 | McCormick-Deering B-450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 6.6gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 74th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 44th percentile (4,600 lb)B · 57th percentile (6,020 lb)
A · 550B · B-450Median Utility Tractor