Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 160
Agricultural
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Agricultural
Allis Chalmers 160 vs Massey Ferguson 42
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 42
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 42
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 42 higher · +2 hp (+5%)16040 hp
4242 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
160 is in the 6th percentile; 42 is in the 6th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 160 higher · +1 ci (<1%)160153 ci
42152 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
160 is in the 5th percentile; 42 is in the 5th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1603
423
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
160 is in the 8th percentile; 42 is in the 8th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 42 higher · +2 (+20%)16010
4212
Median Agricultural Tractor16
160 is in the 23rd percentile; 42 is in the 33rd · 972 models
160 (A)42 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 160 | 42 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Perkins | Same |
| Model | AD 3.152 | A3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 42hp | ▲ 42+2 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,250RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 153ci | 152ci | ▲ 160+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.6in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Synchronized | Gear with two-speed power shift option | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144in | 118in | ▲ 160+26 in · +22% |
| Width | Not recorded | 72.1in | — |
| Height | 55.9in | 56.1in | ▲ 42+0.2 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 4,674lb | 3,638lb | ▲ 160+1,036 lb · +28% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Differential Mechanical Dry Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 42+0.7 gal · +35% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 6th percentile (40 hp)B · 6th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 5th percentile (153 ci)B · 5th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 8th percentile (3)B · 8th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 33rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 4th percentile (3,638 lb)
A · 160B · 42Median Agricultural Tractor