Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Massey Ferguson 251XE

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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
Massey Ferguson 251XE Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 251XE

Sub-Compact

power
48 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 251XE specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 251XE

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5050 higher · +2 hp (+4%)
505050 hp
251XE48 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 251XE is in the 43rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5050 higher · +3 ci (+2%)
5050168 ci
251XE165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 251XE is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50503
251XE3
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 251XE is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
50508
251XE8
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 251XE is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5050 (A)251XE (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model5050251XE—
CategoryUtilitySub-Compact—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
ManufacturerFiatPerkins—
ModelFiat903.27—
Power Output50hp48hp▲ 5050+2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,250RPM▲ 5050+450 RPM · +20%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement168ci165ci▲ 5050+3 ci · +2%
Bore4.1in3.7in▲ 5050+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 251XE+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
TypePartially synchronizedGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Length119in133in▲ 251XE+14 in · +12%
Width67in72in▲ 251XE+5 in · +7%
Height59.3in96.7in▲ 251XE+37.4 in · +63%
Operating Weight4,410lb4,738lb▲ 251XE+328 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
TypeIndependentRear PTO Type: 540—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Hitch TypeII/IRear Type: I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,197lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Coolant3.6gal2.5gal▲ 5050+1.1 gal · +44%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 42nd percentile (4,410 lb)B · 45th percentile (4,738 lb)
A · 5050B · 251XEMedian Utility Tractor
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