Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs John Deere 990

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 990

Utility

power
40.4 hp
displacement
122 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 990 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 990

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 990 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
504040 hp
99040.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile; 990 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5040 higher · +21 ci (+17%)
5040143 ci
990122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile; 990 is in the 29th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 990 higher · +1 (+33%)
50403
9904
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 990 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5040 higher · +3 (+33%)
504012
9909
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile; 990 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

5040 (A)990 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
Model5040990—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
ManufacturerUTBYanmar—
ModelUzina4TNE84—
Power Output40hp40.4hp▲ 990+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,700RPM▲ 990+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ 990+1 · +33%
Displacement143ci122ci▲ 5040+21 ci · +17%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 5040+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 5040+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
Length116in123in▲ 990+7 in · +6%
Width60.6in83.9in▲ 990+23.3 in · +38%
Height76.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,858lb2,594lb▲ 5040+1,264 lb · +49%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
TypeContinuous or independentLive—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,644lb1,572lb▲ 5040+1,072 lb · +68%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical bandWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
Coolant3.5gal1.5gal▲ 5040+2 gal · +133%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040John Deere 990Difference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS (optional)Open with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (143 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 18th percentile (2,594 lb)
A · 5040B · 990Median Utility Tractor
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