Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5030 vs Massey Ferguson 1240

Allis Chalmers 5030 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 5030

Utility

power
31 hp
displacement
90.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full 5030 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1240

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1240 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5030
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5030 higher · +1 hp (+3%)
503031 hp
124030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5030 is in the 23rd percentile; 1240 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5030 higher · +0.8 ci (<1%)
503090.1 ci
124089.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5030 is in the 16th percentile; 1240 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1240 higher · +1 (+50%)
50302
12403
Median Utility Tractor4

5030 is in the 3rd percentile; 1240 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1240 higher · +4 (+33%)
503012
124016
Median Utility Tractor12

5030 is in the 50th percentile; 1240 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5030 (A)1240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model50301240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerToyoshaIseki—
ModelS148TK527—
Power Output31hp30hp▲ 5030+1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders23▲ 1240+1 · +50%
Displacement90.1ci89.3ci▲ 5030+0.8 ci · <1%
Bore3.8inNot recorded—
Stroke3.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeSliding gear (unsynchronized gear)Synchro shuttle with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Length100in119in▲ 1240+19 in · +19%
Width53.5in55.1in▲ 1240+1.6 in · +3%
Height81.9in84.2in▲ 1240+2.3 in · +3%
Operating Weight2,530lb2,535lb▲ 1240+5 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeMechanicalPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeRear, transmission PTOIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,885rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,865lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeMechanicalPower assist—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical drum and shoeWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Coolant1.3gal1.7gal▲ 1240+0.4 gal · +31%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5030Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeOpen with optional ROPS canopyTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 23rd percentile (31 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 16th percentile (90.1 ci)B · 15th percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 3rd percentile (2)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 17th percentile (2,530 lb)B · 17th percentile (2,535 lb)
A · 5030B · 1240Median Utility Tractor
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