Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers 160 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1540

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1540 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 1540 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
16040 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

160 is in the 6th percentile; 1540 is in the 6th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 160 higher · +61.6 ci (+67%)
160153 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

160 is in the 5th percentile; 1540 is in the 2nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1603
15403
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

160 is in the 8th percentile; 1540 is in the 8th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1540 higher · +2 (+20%)
16010
154012
Median Agricultural Tractor16

160 is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 33rd · 972 models

160 (A)1540 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model1601540—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsIseki—
ModelAD 3.152Not recorded—
Power Output40hp40.1hp▲ 1540+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,600RPM▲ 1540+350 RPM · +16%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci91.4ci▲ 160+61.6 ci · +67%
Bore3.6in3.4in▲ 160+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke5in3.3in▲ 160+1.7 in · +52%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypePartial SynchronizedSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Length144in121in▲ 160+23 in · +19%
WidthNot recorded62in—
Height55.9in87.4in▲ 1540+31.5 in · +56%
Operating Weight4,674lb3,058lb▲ 160+1,616 lb · +53%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCat I—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,800lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Dry DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant2gal1.8gal▲ 160+0.2 gal · +11%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 6th percentile (40 hp)B · 6th percentile (40.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 5th percentile (153 ci)B · 2nd percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 33rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 2nd percentile (3,058 lb)
A · 160B · 1540Median Agricultural Tractor
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