Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Massey Ferguson 253

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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 253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 253

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 253 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
505050 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5050 higher · +15 ci (+10%)
5050168 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50503
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
50508
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5050 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model5050253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerFiatPerkins—
ModelFiatDiesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output50hp50.3hp▲ 253+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,250RPM▲ 5050+450 RPM · +20%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement168ci153ci▲ 5050+15 ci · +10%
Bore4.1in3.6in▲ 5050+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 253+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length119inNot recorded—
Width67inNot recorded—
Height59.3in86.6in▲ 253+27.3 in · +46%
Operating Weight4,410lb4,950lb▲ 253+540 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded5.3gpm—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeIndependentLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeII/INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,197lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Coolant3.6gal2.7gal▲ 5050+0.9 gal · +33%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (168 ci)B · 41st percentile (153 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 · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · 5050B · 253Median Utility Tractor
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