Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Cub Cadet Lx490

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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
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet Lx490

Utility

power
48.5 hp
displacement
119 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full Lx490 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
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Cub CadetCub Cadet Lx490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5050 higher · +1.5 hp (+3%)
505050 hp
Lx49048.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; Lx490 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5050 higher · +49 ci (+41%)
5050168 ci
Lx490119 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; Lx490 is in the 28th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Lx490 higher · +1 (+33%)
50503
Lx4904
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; Lx490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Lx490 higher · +4 (+50%)
50508
Lx49012
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; Lx490 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5050 (A)Lx490 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCub Cadet—
Model5050Lx490—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
ManufacturerFiatYanmar—
ModelFiatNot recorded—
Power Output50hp48.5hp▲ 5050+1.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,600RPM▲ 5050+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders34▲ Lx490+1 · +33%
Displacement168ci119ci▲ 5050+49 ci · +41%
Bore4.1in3.3in▲ 5050+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 5050+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
Length119in124in▲ Lx490+5 in · +4%
Width67in69.5in▲ Lx490+2.5 in · +4%
Height59.3inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,410lb3,618lb▲ 5050+792 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePower assistHydraulic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
Hitch TypeII/IType 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,197lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistHydraulic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
Coolant3.6gal1.3gal▲ 5050+2.3 gal · +177%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Cub Cadet Lx490Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 28th percentile (119 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,618 lb)
A · 5050B · Lx490Median Utility Tractor
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