Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs Massey Ferguson 1540

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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 1540

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1540 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1540 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
504040 hp
154040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile; 1540 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5040 higher · +51.6 ci (+56%)
5040143 ci
154091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile; 1540 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50403
15403
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile; 1540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
504012
154012
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile; 1540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5040 (A)1540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model50401540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
ManufacturerUTBIseki—
ModelUzinaNot recorded—
Power Output40hp40.1hp▲ 1540+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 1540+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 1540Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchSynchroShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Length116in121in▲ 1540+5 in · +4%
Width60.6in62in▲ 1540+1.4 in · +2%
Height76.4in87.4in▲ 1540+11 in · +14%
Operating Weight3,858lb3,058lb▲ 5040+800 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeContinuous or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCat I—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,644lb2,800lb▲ 1540+156 lb · +6%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
Coolant3.5gal1.8gal▲ 5040+1.7 gal · +94%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1540Difference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS (optional)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.1 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 · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,058 lb)
A · 5040B · 1540Median Utility Tractor
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