Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Massey Ferguson 254

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 254

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 254 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 254

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
505050 hp
25450 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 254 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5050 higher · +16 ci (+11%)
5050168 ci
254152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 254 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
50503
2543
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 254 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 254 higher · +4 (+50%)
50508
25412
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 254 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5050 (A)254 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model5050254—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
ManufacturerFiatPerkins—
ModelFiatAD3.152—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,250RPM▲ 5050+450 RPM · +20%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement168ci152ci▲ 5050+16 ci · +11%
Bore4.1in3.6in▲ 5050+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 254+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Length119in140in▲ 254+21 in · +18%
Width67in68.5in▲ 254+1.5 in · +2%
Height59.3in94.5in▲ 254+35.2 in · +59%
Operating Weight4,410lb5,485lb▲ 254+1,075 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Hitch TypeII/IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,197lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
Coolant3.6gal2.8gal▲ 5050+0.8 gal · +29%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 254Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 39th percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 51st percentile (5,485 lb)
A · 5050B · 254Median Utility Tractor
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