Overview
The Ascot Universal 300 is a Romanian-built utility tractor featuring a UTB 1.6L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 27.5 hp. It was manufactured with both 2WD and 4WD drive types and utilized a 9-speed constant mesh transmission providing nine forward and three reverse gears. This model includes a live rear PTO rated at 26 hp and a Category II/I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2650 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The UTB 1.6L diesel engine operates at a rated 2400 RPM, producing 56.1 lb-ft of torque at 1500 RPM and delivering a claimed 26 hp through the 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission and Mechanical Configuration:
Equipped with a constant mesh transmission and 254mm dry disc clutch, the powertrain uses three gears across three ranges (creeper, low, and high) to manage nine forward speeds.
Chassis and Hydraulic Specifications:
The tractor features hydrostatic power steering and an open center hydraulic system with a pump flow of 6.6 gpm, supporting both position and draft control for the rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Brasov, Romania / Original price was $13,000 in 1991 |
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| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal |
Engine
| Engine type | UTB 1.6L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 14.3 gal (54.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.33 inches (95 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | UTB / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 95.2 ci (1.6 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 27.5 hp (20.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 56.1 lb-ft (76.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| PTO (claimed) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 254mm dry discs |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high). |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission type | 9-speed constant mesh |
| Type | constant mesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Dry band brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 6.6 gpm (25.0 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 2650 lbs (1202 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1967 |
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| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 14.9-28 |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 18.3 inches (46 cm) |
| 2WD Height (steering wheel) | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 110.4 inches (280 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 3508 lbs (1591 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11 inches (27 cm) |
| 4WD Height (steering wheel) | 59.8 inches (151 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 119.3 inches (303 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 4144 lbs (1879 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 68.1 inches (172 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 71.1 inches (180 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 68.1 inches (172 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Weight | 3508 to 4144 pounds |
Ascot Universal 300 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4x28 rear tires. |
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