Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers 160 vs Fordson Farm Major

Allis Chalmers 160 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 160

Agricultural

power
40 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
10
Full 160 specs
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FordsonModel B

Fordson Farm Major

Standard Tread

power
42 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Farm Major specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
FordsonFordson Farm Major

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ Farm Major higher · +2 hp (+5%)
16040 hp
Farm Major42 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

160 is in the 6th percentile; Farm Major is in the 6th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Farm Major higher · +67 ci (+44%)
160153 ci
Farm Major220 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

160 is in the 5th percentile; Farm Major is in the 19th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ Farm Major higher · +1 (+33%)
1603
Farm Major4
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

160 is in the 8th percentile; Farm Major is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 160 higher · +4 (+67%)
16010
Farm Major6
Median Agricultural Tractor16

160 is in the 23rd percentile; Farm Major is in the 11th · 972 models

160 (A)Farm Major (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFordson—
Model160Farm Major—
CategoryAgriculturalStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsFordson—
ModelAD 3.152Not recorded—
Power Output40hp42hp▲ Farm Major+2 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,250RPM1,600RPM▲ 160+650 RPM · +41%
Cylinders34▲ Farm Major+1 · +33%
Displacement153ci220ci▲ Farm Major+67 ci · +44%
Bore3.6in3.9in▲ Farm Major+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ 160+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
TypePartial SynchronizedGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Length144in131in▲ 160+13 in · +10%
WidthNot recorded71in—
Height55.9in62.6in▲ Farm Major+6.7 in · +12%
Operating Weight4,674lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00x16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12x28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Dry DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 6th percentile (40 hp)B · 6th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 5th percentile (153 ci)B · 19th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 8th percentile (3)B · 31st percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 11th percentile (6)

Length

median 173 in
A · 22nd percentile (144 in)B · 12th percentile (131 in)
A · 160B · Farm MajorMedian Agricultural Tractor
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