Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers 160 vs International Harvester F-270

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 F-270

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
136 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full F-270 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester F-270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
16040 hp
F-27040 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

160 is in the 6th percentile; F-270 is in the 6th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 160 higher · +17 ci (+13%)
160153 ci
F-270136 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

160 is in the 5th percentile; F-270 is in the 4th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ F-270 higher · +1 (+33%)
1603
F-2704
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

160 is in the 8th percentile; F-270 is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 160 higher · +4 (+67%)
16010
F-2706
Median Agricultural Tractor16

160 is in the 23rd percentile; F-270 is in the 11th · 972 models

160 (A)F-270 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersInternational Harvester—
Model160F-270—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsInternational Harvester—
ModelAD 3.152FD 136 M—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,000RPM▲ 160+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ F-270+1 · +33%
Displacement153ci136ci▲ 160+17 ci · +13%
Bore3.6in3.3in▲ 160+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke5in4in▲ 160+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
TypePartial SynchronizedGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
Length144in127in▲ 160+17 in · +13%
WidthNot recorded87.8in—
Height55.9in51.2in▲ 160+4.7 in · +9%
Operating Weight4,674lb4,092lb▲ 160+582 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType I—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Dry DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 160International Harvester F-270Difference
Coolant2gal3.3gal▲ F-270+1.3 gal · +65%

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 · 4th percentile (136 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)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,092 lb)
A · 160B · F-270Median Agricultural Tractor
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