Overview
The Ascot Universal 550 is a farm tractor manufactured in Brasov, Romania, featuring a 55 hp UTB 3.1L four-cylinder diesel engine. This model is available in both two- and four-wheel drive configurations and was listed with an original price of $24,000 in 1981.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Output:
The liquid-cooled 190.3 ci diesel engine uses direct injection and is rated at 2400 RPM, delivering a claimed 53 hp at the live 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor features either a 12-speed constant mesh transmission with synchronized 3rd and 4th gears or an 8-speed shuttle, paired with mechanical rear differential lock.
Hitch and Hydraulic Capacity:
Equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch and an open center hydraulic system, the unit provides a rear lift capacity of 4,630 lbs and a pump flow of 10.8 gpm.
Production
| Description | Built in Brasov, Romania / Original price was $24,000 in 1981 |
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| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal |
Engine
| Engine type | UTB 3.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 14.2 gal (53.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.331 inches (95 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | UTB / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 190.3 ci (3.1 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (creeper, low, and high). Gears 3 and 4 are synchronized. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Type | constant mesh / shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed constant mesh / 8-speed shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed constant mesh / 8-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Dry band brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 10.8 gpm (40.9 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
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| Ag rear | 18.4-28 |
| Weight | 4600 lbs (2086 kg) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-28 |
| Weight | 4600 lbs (2086 kg) |
Speeds
| Description | With 14.9x28 rear tires. / With 14.9x28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward. |
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