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Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 440
Utility
- power
- 218 hp
- displacement
- 555 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 10
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How they compare
440 is in the 95th percentile; 8550 is in the 97th · 5,383 models
440 is in the 94th percentile; 8550 is in the 96th · 5,580 models
440 is in the 99th percentile; 8550 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
440 is in the 39th percentile; 8550 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Allis Chalmers | Same |
| Model | 440 | 8550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Allis Chalmers | — |
| Model | 555C | 6120T | — |
| Power Output | 218hp | 300hp | ▲ 8550+82 hp · +38% |
| Rated RPM | 2,800RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 440+300 RPM · +12% |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 440+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 555ci | 731ci | ▲ 8550+176 ci · +32% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 5.3in | ▲ 8550+0.7 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 4.1in | 6.3in | ▲ 8550+2.2 in · +54% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Eaton | Partial Power Shift | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 228in | 285in | ▲ 8550+57 in · +25% |
| Width | 105in | 95.5in | ▲ 440+9.5 in · +10% |
| Height | 139in | 139in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 20,230lb | 27,040lb | ▲ 8550+6,810 lb · +34% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed Center | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated hydraulic power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | IV/III | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated hydraulic power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Wet Discs | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 18gal | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 440 | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Acousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning | — |
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