Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 160
Agricultural
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Agricultural
Allis Chalmers 160 vs David Brown 850
David BrownModel B
David Brown 850
Utility
- power
- 40.1 hp
- displacement
- 154 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 850
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 850 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)16040 hp
85040.1 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
160 is in the 6th percentile; 850 is in the 6th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 850 higher · +1 ci (<1%)160153 ci
850154 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
160 is in the 5th percentile; 850 is in the 6th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)1603
8504
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
160 is in the 8th percentile; 850 is in the 31st · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 160 higher · +4 (+67%)16010
8506
Median Agricultural Tractor16
160 is in the 23rd percentile; 850 is in the 11th · 972 models
160 (A)850 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | David Brown | — |
| Model | 160 | 850 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | David Brown | — |
| Model | AD 3.152 | 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 40.1hp | ▲ 850+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 160+250 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 850+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 153ci | 154ci | ▲ 850+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.5in | ▲ 160+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4in | ▲ 160+1 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Synchronized | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144in | 114in | ▲ 160+30 in · +26% |
| Height | 55.9in | 51.8in | ▲ 160+4.1 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 4,674lb | 4,094lb | ▲ 160+580 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Transmission or Live (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Differential Mechanical Dry Disc | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2gal | 3.6gal | ▲ 850+1.6 gal · +80% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | David Brown 850 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 6th percentile (40 hp)B · 6th percentile (40.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 5th percentile (153 ci)B · 6th percentile (154 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 8th percentile (3)B · 31st percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,094 lb)
A · 160B · 850Median Agricultural Tractor