Compare/Ascot Universal 300 vs McCormick-Deering FU235

Ascot Universal 300 vs McCormick-Deering FU235

Verdict: Ascot Universal 300 vs McCormick-Deering FU235

The Ascot Universal 300 and the McCormick-Deering FU235 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. McCormick-Deering FU235 is the lighter machine (3,483 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 37.9 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

Best match

Clear

McCormick-Deering

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ascot UniversalReference

McCormick-Deering (a part of International Harvester)Reference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

37.9 LReference

Engine

20.5 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

79 x 102 mmReference

Power

20.5 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

1650Reference

Torque

76.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discsReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

19.4 kWReference

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Type

constant meshReference

gearReference

Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1202 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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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

3483 to 3571 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.00-15Reference

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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Rear tire

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10-28Reference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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10-28Reference

Length

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265 cmReference

Width

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173 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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141 cmReference

Gas Weight

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1579 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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1619 kgReference

Ground clearance

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51 cmReference

Front tread

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124 to 191 cmReference

Rear tread

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113 to 179 cmReference

Ascot Universal 300 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Variants

FU-235

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gas utilityReference

FU-235D

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diesel utilityReference

F-235

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row-cropReference

FV-235

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orchardReference

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.