
Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 185
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 301 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
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Row Crop
Row Crop
How they compare
185 is in the 32nd percentile; 450 is in the 28th · 1,409 models
185 is in the 50th percentile; 450 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
185 is in the 16th percentile; 450 is in the 22nd · 1,200 models
185 is in the 14th percentile; 450 is in the 13th · 1,350 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Farmall | — |
| Model | 185 | 450 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers | International Harvester | — |
| Model | Allis-Chalmers | C281 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 1,450RPM | ▲ 185+750 RPM · +52% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 185+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 301ci | 281ci | ▲ 185+20 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ 450+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5.3in | ▲ 450+1 in · +23% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158in | 143in | ▲ 185+15 in · +10% |
| Width | 76.5in | 83.9in | ▲ 450+7.4 in · +10% |
| Height | Not recorded | 79.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,710lb | 6,526lb | ▲ 185+184 lb · +3% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Hydra-Touch | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power assist | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuous | Transmission or independent (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | IH Fast Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical band and disc | Mechanical disc | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.3gal | 7gal | ▲ 450+2.7 gal · +63% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 185 | Farmall 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
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