Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)

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Allis Chalmers 5040

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 5040 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2040 (1972-1979)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
504040 hp
2040 (1972-1979)40 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2040 (1972-1979) higher · +21 ci (+15%)
5040143 ci
2040 (1972-1979)164 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50403
2040 (1972-1979)3
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5040 higher · +4 (+50%)
504012
2040 (1972-1979)8
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile; 2040 (1972-1979) is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5040 (A)2040 (1972-1979) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
Model50402040 (1972-1979)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
ManufacturerUTBJohn Deere—
ModelUzinaJohn Deere—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,500RPM▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement143ci164ci▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+21 ci · +15%
Bore3.7in4in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchCollar shift with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Length116in131in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+15 in · +13%
Width60.6in89.4in▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+28.8 in · +48%
Height76.4in52.4in▲ 5040+24 in · +46%
Operating Weight3,858lb4,806lb▲ 2040 (1972-1979)+948 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen center or closed center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
TypeContinuous or independentLive with dry disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,644lb2,400lb▲ 5040+244 lb · +10%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical bandHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
Coolant3.5gal0.7gal▲ 5040+2.8 gal · +400%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 2040 (1972-1979)Difference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS (optional)Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS—

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 · 43rd percentile (164 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 46th percentile (4,806 lb)
A · 5040B · 2040 (1972-1979)Median Utility Tractor
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