Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers 6070 vs Massey Ferguson 261

Allis Chalmers 6070 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 6070

Row Crop

power
58.4 hp
displacement
200 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6070 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 261

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 261 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 6070
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 261

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 261 higher · +1.6 hp (+3%)
607058.4 hp
26160 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6070 is in the 8th percentile; 261 is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 261 higher · +36 ci (+18%)
6070200 ci
261236 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6070 is in the 7th percentile; 261 is in the 14th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
60704
2614
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6070 is in the 17th percentile; 261 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6070 higher · +4 (+50%)
607012
2618
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6070 is in the 27th percentile; 261 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

6070 (A)261 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model6070261—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersPerkins—
Model433TAD4.236—
Power Output58.4hp60hp▲ 261+1.6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,395RPM2,000RPM▲ 6070+395 RPM · +20%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement200ci236ci▲ 261+36 ci · +18%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 261+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeSynchronizedSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Length147in148in▲ 261+1 in · <1%
Width68.5in75.9in▲ 261+7.4 in · +11%
Height108in96.5in▲ 6070+11.5 in · +12%
Wheelbase92.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight7,460lb5,380lb▲ 6070+2,080 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pressure2,325psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Power Rating71hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Front Tire Size7.50-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size16.9-34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Hitch TypeCategory II hitchThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,160lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
Coolant4.3gal3.7gal▲ 6070+0.6 gal · +16%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 6070Massey Ferguson 261Difference
TypeCab with ROPSTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 8th percentile (58.4 hp)B · 9th percentile (60 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 7th percentile (200 ci)B · 14th percentile (236 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 27th percentile (12)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 17th percentile (7,460 lb)B · 9th percentile (5,380 lb)
A · 6070B · 261Median Row Crop Tractor
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