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 Steyr 540
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 160
vs
SteyrSteyr 540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
= Effectively tied16040 hp
54040 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
160 is in the 6th percentile; 540 is in the 6th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 160 higher · +9 ci (+6%)160153 ci
540144 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
160 is in the 5th percentile; 540 is in the 5th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1603
5403
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
160 is in the 8th percentile; 540 is in the 8th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 160 higher · +2 (+25%)16010
5408
Median Agricultural Tractor16
160 is in the 23rd percentile; 540 is in the 16th · 972 models
160 (A)540 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Steyr | — |
| Model | 160 | 540 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Steyr | — |
| Model | AD 3.152 | WD 308.40 | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 40hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 540+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 153ci | 144ci | ▲ 160+9 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.9in | ▲ 540+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5in | 3.9in | ▲ 160+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Synchronized | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144in | 131in | ▲ 160+13 in · +10% |
| Height | 55.9in | 60.2in | ▲ 540+4.3 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 4,674lb | 4,675lb | ▲ 540+1 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Differential Mechanical Dry Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 6th percentile (40 hp)B · 6th percentile (40 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 5th percentile (153 ci)B · 5th percentile (144 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 8th percentile (3)B · 8th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 23rd percentile (10)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 10th percentile (4,674 lb)B · 10th percentile (4,675 lb)
A · 160B · 540Median Agricultural Tractor