Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs International Harvester 240

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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
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 240

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
123 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 240 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
504040 hp
24040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile; 240 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5040 higher · +20 ci (+16%)
5040143 ci
240123 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile; 240 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 240 higher · +1 (+33%)
50403
2404
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 240 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5040 higher · +8 (+200%)
504012
2404
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile; 240 is in the 4th · 4,941 models

5040 (A)240 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersInternational Harvester—
Model5040240—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
ManufacturerUTBInternational Harvester—
ModelUzinaC-123—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,000RPM▲ 5040+400 RPM · +20%
Cylinders34▲ 240+1 · +33%
Displacement143ci123ci▲ 5040+20 ci · +16%
Bore3.7in3.1in▲ 5040+0.6 in · +19%
Stroke4.3in4in▲ 5040+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
Length116in116inSame
Width60.6in63in▲ 240+2.4 in · +4%
Height76.4in57.9in▲ 5040+18.5 in · +32%
Operating Weight3,858lb3,640lb▲ 5040+218 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
TypeContinuous or independentTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIH Fast Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,644lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeMechanical bandIndependent mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
Coolant3.5gal3.8gal▲ 240+0.3 gal · +9%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040International Harvester 240Difference
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 (40 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (143 ci)B · 30th percentile (123 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 4th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,640 lb)
A · 5040B · 240Median Utility Tractor
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