Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers 160 vs International Harvester 240

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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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 240

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
123 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 240 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
16040 hp
24040 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

160 is in the 6th percentile; 240 is in the 6th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 160 higher · +30 ci (+24%)
160153 ci
240123 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

160 is in the 5th percentile; 240 is in the 3rd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ 240 higher · +1 (+33%)
1603
2404
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

160 is in the 8th percentile; 240 is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 160 higher · +6 (+150%)
16010
2404
Median Agricultural Tractor16

160 is in the 23rd percentile; 240 is in the 3rd · 972 models

160 (A)240 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersInternational Harvester—
Model160240—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsInternational Harvester—
ModelAD 3.152C-123—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,000RPM▲ 160+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ 240+1 · +33%
Displacement153ci123ci▲ 160+30 ci · +24%
Bore3.6in3.1in▲ 160+0.5 in · +16%
Stroke5in4in▲ 160+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
TypePartial SynchronizedSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
Length144in116in▲ 160+28 in · +24%
WidthNot recorded63in—
Height55.9in57.9in▲ 240+2 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,674lb3,640lb▲ 160+1,034 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIH Fast Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Dry DiscIndependent mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
Coolant2gal3.8gal▲ 240+1.8 gal · +90%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester 240Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 5th percentile (153 ci)B · 3rd percentile (123 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 3rd percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 4th percentile (3,640 lb)
A · 160B · 240Median Agricultural Tractor
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