Tractor comparison: Utility

Allis Chalmers 5040 vs Massey Ferguson 1740M

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 5040

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
5040 specifications
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1740M

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
1740M specifications
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5040
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1740M

Main specifications

Main specifications and the Utility category median

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Equal
504040 hp
1740M40 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5040 is in the 33rd percentile and 1740M is in the 33rd percentile (5,383 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

▲ 5040 is higher by 42 ci (+42%)
5040143 ci
1740M101 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5040 is in the 36th percentile and 1740M is in the 24th percentile (5,580 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
50403
1740M3
Median Utility Tractor4

5040 is in the 23rd percentile and 1740M is in the 23rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).

Forward Gears

= Equal
504012
1740M12
Median Utility Tractor12

5040 is in the 50th percentile and 1740M is in the 50th percentile (4,941 models in the category).

5040 (A)1740M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model50401740M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
ManufacturerUTBShibaura—
ModelUzinaN3LDI-T—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 1740M+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement143ci101ci▲ 5040+42 ci · +42%
Bore3.7in3.3in▲ 5040+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in3.9in▲ 5040+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Length116in122in▲ 1740M+6 in · +5%
Width60.6in64.2in▲ 1740M+3.6 in · +6%
Height76.4in99.2in▲ 1740M+22.8 in · +30%
Operating Weight3,858lb3,373lb▲ 5040+485 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeContinuous or independentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 1—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,644lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
Coolant3.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5040Massey Ferguson 1740MDifference
TypeOpen operator station or ROPS (optional)ROPS—

Category ranking

Category percentiles

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: 24th percentile (101 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: 28th percentile (3,373 lb)
A: 5040B: 1740MMedian Utility Tractor
Specification pageAllis Chalmers 5040Specification pageMassey Ferguson 1740M