Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers 160 vs John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)

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
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
16040 hp
2040 (1972-1979)40 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

160 is in the 6th percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 6th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2040 (1972-1979) higher · +11 ci (+7%)
160153 ci
2040 (1972-1979)164 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

160 is in the 5th percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 8th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1603
2040 (1972-1979)3
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

160 is in the 8th percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 8th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 160 higher · +2 (+25%)
16010
2040 (1972-1979)8
Median Agricultural Tractor16

160 is in the 23rd percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 16th · 972 models

160 (A)2040 (1972-1979) (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
Model1602040 (1972-1979)—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsJohn Deere—
ModelAD 3.152John Deere—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,500RPM▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci164ci▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+11 ci · +7%
Bore3.6in4in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in4.3in▲ 160+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
TypePartial SynchronizedCollar shift with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Length144in131in▲ 160+13 in · +10%
WidthNot recorded89.4in—
Height55.9in52.4in▲ 160+3.5 in · +7%
Operating Weight4,674lb4,806lb▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+132 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center or closed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOLive with dry disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,400lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Dry DiscHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Coolant2gal0.7gal▲ 160+1.3 gal · +186%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 160John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPS—

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 · 8th percentile (164 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 8th percentile (3)B · 8th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 11th percentile (4,806 lb)
A · 160B · 2040 (1972-1979)Median Agricultural Tractor
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