Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Allis Chalmers 8550

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 5050

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
168 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5050 specs
Allis Chalmers 8550 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel B

Allis Chalmers 8550

Utility

power
300 hp
displacement
731 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 8550 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
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Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8550 higher · +250 hp (+500%)
505050 hp
8550300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 8550 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +563 ci (+335%)
5050168 ci
8550731 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 8550 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8550 higher · +3 (+100%)
50503
85506
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 8550 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +12 (+150%)
50508
855020
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 8550 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

5050 (A)8550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersAllis ChalmersSame
Model50508550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
ManufacturerFiatAllis Chalmers—
ModelFiat6120T—
Power Output50hp300hp▲ 8550+250 hp · +500%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,500RPM▲ 5050+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders36▲ 8550+3 · +100%
Displacement168ci731ci▲ 8550+563 ci · +335%
Bore4.1in5.3in▲ 8550+1.2 in · +29%
Stroke4.3in6.3in▲ 8550+2 in · +47%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPartial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
Length119in285in▲ 8550+166 in · +139%
Width67in95.5in▲ 8550+28.5 in · +43%
Height59.3in139in▲ 8550+79.7 in · +134%
Operating Weight4,410lb27,040lb▲ 8550+22,630 lb · +513%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed Center—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8550+460 rpm · +85%

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
Hitch TypeII/IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIV/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,197lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 Articulated 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandHydraulic Wet Discs—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
Coolant3.6gal18gal▲ 8550+14.4 gal · +400%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Allis Chalmers 8550Difference
TypeOpen operator stationAcousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 97th percentile (300 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 96th percentile (731 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)B · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)
A · 5050B · 8550Median Utility Tractor
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