Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers 160 vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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 1740M

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1740M specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740M

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
16040 hp
1740M40 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

160 is in the 6th percentile; 1740M is in the 6th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 160 higher · +52 ci (+51%)
160153 ci
1740M101 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

160 is in the 5th percentile; 1740M is in the 2nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1603
1740M3
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

160 is in the 8th percentile; 1740M is in the 8th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1740M higher · +2 (+20%)
16010
1740M12
Median Agricultural Tractor16

160 is in the 23rd percentile; 1740M is in the 33rd · 972 models

160 (A)1740M (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model1601740M—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsShibaura—
ModelAD 3.152N3LDI-T—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,600RPM▲ 1740M+350 RPM · +16%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement153ci101ci▲ 160+52 ci · +51%
Bore3.6in3.3in▲ 160+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke5in3.9in▲ 160+1.1 in · +28%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypePartial SynchronizedShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Length144in122in▲ 160+22 in · +18%
WidthNot recorded64.2in—
Height55.9in99.2in▲ 1740M+43.3 in · +77%
Operating Weight4,674lb3,373lb▲ 160+1,301 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential Mechanical Dry DiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 160Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

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 · 2nd percentile (101 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 · 3rd percentile (3,373 lb)
A · 160B · 1740MMedian Agricultural Tractor
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