Ascot Universal
Ascot Universal 445
The Ascot Universal 445 is a farm tractor built in Brasov, Romania by Ascot Universal. It features a UTB 2.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 45 hp (33.6 kW). The tractor offers transmission options including a 6-speed sliding gear and a 9-speed constant mesh. It has a 4x2 2WD drive with an option for 4x4 MFWD 4WD (445DT) and an open operator station. The hydraulic system is open center with 1 valve and a pump flow of 5.8 gpm (22.0 lpm). The rear hitch is type II/I with a lift capacity of 3740 lbs (1696 kg). The rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm type. Dimensions include a 75.6 inch (192 cm) wheelbase, 120.9 inch (307 cm) length, and a weight of 4500 lbs (2041 kg). Tires are 7.50-16 front and 16.9-28 rear. Attachments include the UTB/Universal 345 Loader with a lift capacity of 2100 lbs (952 kg) and breakout force of 4400 lbs (1995 kg), with various bucket widths available.
Power45 hp
Founded1972 - 1981
Model445
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ascot Universal 445
Power
| Engine | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | UTB D-115 |
| Power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Torque | 96.2 lb-ft (130.4 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.331 inches (95 x 110 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Displacement | 142.8 ci (2.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| Pump flow | 5.8 gpm (22.0 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (445DT) |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Brasov, Romania |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ascot Universal |
| Original price | $18,000 in 1981 |
Attachments
| Loader | UTB/Universal 345 Loader |
|---|---|
| Dump angle | 52° |
| Boom cylinder | 2.25 inches (5 cm) |
| Bucket widths | 60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 2100 lbs (952 kg) full at pin |
| Breakout force | 4400 lbs (1995 kg) at pin |
| Reach (dumped) | 28.5 inches (72 cm) |
| Reach (ground) | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Rollback angle | 20° |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.25 inches (5 cm) |
| Height (at pin) | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Clearance (dumped) | 96 inches (243 cm) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed sliding gear, 9-speed constant mesh |
|---|---|
| Sliding gear Type | sliding gear |
| Constant mesh Type | constant mesh |
| Sliding gear Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Constant mesh Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 3740 lbs (1696 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 120.9 inches (307 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4500 lbs (2041 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| Wheelbase | 75.6 inches (192 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Height (hood) | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 18.3 inches (46 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 58.7 inches (149 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |