Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs David Brown 885

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 5040

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 5040 specs
David Brown 885 Tractor
David BrownModel B

David Brown 885

Utility

power
39.3 hp
displacement
146 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 885 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
vs
David BrownDavid Brown 885

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5040 higher · +0.7 hp (+2%)
504040 hp
88539.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile; 885 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 885 higher · +3 ci (+2%)
5040143 ci
885146 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile; 885 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50403
8853
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 885 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
504012
88512
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile; 885 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5040 (A)885 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersDavid Brown—
Model5040885—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
ManufacturerUTBDavid Brown—
ModelUzina3 cylinder vertical gasoline—
Power Output40hp39.3hp▲ 5040+0.7 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,200RPM▲ 5040+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement143ci146ci▲ 885+3 ci · +2%
Bore3.7in3.9in▲ 885+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4in▲ 5040+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
Length116in116inSame
Width60.6in65in▲ 885+4.4 in · +7%
Height76.4in93.7in▲ 885+17.3 in · +23%
Operating Weight3,858lb4,020lb▲ 885+162 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
TypeContinuous or independentRear—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchRear—
Hitch CategoryII/II, II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,644lb1,808lb▲ 5040+836 lb · +46%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeMechanical bandInternal expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
Starter TypeElectric12-volt electric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
Coolant3.5gal2.3gal▲ 5040+1.2 gal · +52%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040David Brown 885Difference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS (optional)Open operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (39.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (143 ci)B · 37th percentile (146 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,020 lb)
A · 5040B · 885Median Utility Tractor
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