Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)

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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 ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2240 (1976-1979)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
505050 hp
2240 (1976-1979)50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +11 ci (+7%)
5050168 ci
2240 (1976-1979)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50503
2240 (1976-1979)3
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2240 (1976-1979) higher · +8 (+100%)
50508
2240 (1976-1979)16
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 2240 (1976-1979) is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5050 (A)2240 (1976-1979) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
Model50502240 (1976-1979)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
ManufacturerFiatJohn Deere—
ModelFiat3179DL—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,500RPM▲ 5050+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement168ci179ci▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+11 ci · +7%
Bore4.1in4.2in▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
TypePartially synchronizedTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Length119in135in▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+16 in · +13%
Width67in63in▲ 5050+4 in · +6%
Height59.3in78in▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+18.7 in · +32%
Operating Weight4,410lb4,949lb▲ 2240 (1976-1979)+539 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center—
Steering TypePower assistPower assistSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeIndependentLive or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Hitch TypeII/IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,197lb2,250lb▲ 5050+947 lb · +42%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower assistSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
Coolant3.6gal0.7gal▲ 5050+2.9 gal · +414%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050John Deere 2240 (1976-1979)Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,949 lb)
A · 5050B · 2240 (1976-1979)Median Utility Tractor
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