Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs Massey Ferguson 1260

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1260

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1260 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
504040 hp
126040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile; 1260 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5040 higher · +51.6 ci (+56%)
5040143 ci
126091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile; 1260 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50403
12603
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 1260 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1260 higher · +4 (+33%)
504012
126016
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile; 1260 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5040 (A)1260 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model50401260—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
ManufacturerUTBIseki—
ModelUzinaE3CD—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 1260+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement143ci91.4ci▲ 5040+51.6 ci · +56%
Bore3.7in3.4in▲ 5040+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke4.3in3.3in▲ 5040+1 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSynchro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Length116in122in▲ 1260+6 in · +5%
Width60.6in55.9in▲ 5040+4.7 in · +8%
Height76.4in86.2in▲ 1260+9.8 in · +13%
Operating Weight3,858lb3,200lb▲ 5040+658 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
TypeContinuous or independentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,644lb2,870lb▲ 1260+226 lb · +9%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPower assist—
Brake TypeMechanical bandWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Coolant3.5gal1.7gal▲ 5040+1.8 gal · +106%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS (optional)Two-post foldable 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 · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,200 lb)
A · 5040B · 1260Median Utility Tractor
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