Compare/Ascot Universal 300 vs Kubota Bb260

Ascot Universal 300 vs Kubota Bb260

Verdict: Ascot Universal 300 vs Kubota Bb260

The Ascot Universal 300 and the Kubota Bb260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Kubota Bb260 is the lighter machine (964 kg vs 3,508 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ascot Universal 300 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ascot Universal

Fit score

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ascot UniversalReference

KubotaReference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

20.1 LReference

Engine

20.5 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

78 x 78 mmReference

Power

20.5 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

76.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Starter

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negativeReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discsReference

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Transmission

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GlideshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

19.4 kWReference

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Type

constant meshReference

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Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

1202 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

442/754/1192 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1967Reference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

180 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

172 cmReference

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Weight

3508 to 4144 poundsReference

964 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6-14Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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2WD Length

280 cmReference

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4WD Length

303 cmReference

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2WD Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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4WD Height (steering wheel)

151 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1591 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1879 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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141 cmReference

Rear tire

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9.5-20Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 9.5-20Reference

Length

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249 cmReference

Width

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119 cmReference

Height (cab)

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172 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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86 cmReference

Rear tread

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94 cmReference

Ascot Universal 300 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

electricReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.