Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Massey Ferguson 255

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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 255

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
212 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 255 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 5050
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 255

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
505050 hp
25550 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 255 is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 255 higher · +44 ci (+26%)
5050168 ci
255212 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5050 is in the 45th percentile; 255 is in the 59th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 255 higher · +1 (+33%)
50503
2554
Median Utility Tractor4

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 255 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
50508
2558
Median Utility Tractor12

5050 is in the 23rd percentile; 255 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

5050 (A)255 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model5050255—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
ManufacturerFiatPerkins—
ModelFiatAG4.212—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM2,000RPM▲ 5050+700 RPM · +35%
Cylinders34▲ 255+1 · +33%
Displacement168ci212ci▲ 255+44 ci · +26%
Bore4.1in3.9in▲ 5050+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.5in▲ 255+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
TypePartially synchronizedGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
Length119inNot recorded—
Width67inNot recorded—
Height59.3in63.1in▲ 255+3.8 in · +6%
Operating Weight4,410lb6,140lb▲ 255+1,730 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
TypeIndependentRear, live (two-stage clutch)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
Hitch TypeII/INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,197lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical contracting bandNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
Coolant3.6gal2.8gal▲ 5050+0.8 gal · +29%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 5050Massey Ferguson 255Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen with two-post ROPS—

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 · 59th percentile (212 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 58th percentile (6,140 lb)
A · 5050B · 255Median Utility Tractor
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