Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 6140 vs Massey Ferguson 1260

Allis Chalmers 6140 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 6140

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
142 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
10
Full 6140 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1260

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
91.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1260 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 6140
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
614040 hp
126040 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6140 is in the 33rd percentile; 1260 is in the 33rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6140 higher · +50.6 ci (+55%)
6140142 ci
126091.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6140 is in the 36th percentile; 1260 is in the 18th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
61403
12603
Median Utility Tractor4

6140 is in the 23rd percentile; 1260 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1260 higher · +6 (+60%)
614010
126016
Median Utility Tractor12

6140 is in the 39th percentile; 1260 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

6140 (A)1260 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model61401260—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
ManufacturerToyoshaIseki—
ModelNot recordedE3CD—
Power Output40hp40hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ 1260+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement142ci91.4ci▲ 6140+50.6 ci · +55%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 6140+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke4.1in3.3in▲ 6140+0.8 in · +24%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
TypeSynchromeshSynchro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Length132in122in▲ 6140+10 in · +8%
Width68.1in55.9in▲ 6140+12.2 in · +22%
Height87.8in86.2in▲ 6140+1.6 in · +2%
Operating Weight4,000lb3,200lb▲ 6140+800 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,200lb2,870lb▲ 6140+330 lb · +11%

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPower assist—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
Coolant2.1gal1.7gal▲ 6140+0.4 gal · +24%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 6140Massey Ferguson 1260Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 33rd percentile (40 hp)B · 33rd percentile (40 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (142 ci)B · 18th percentile (91.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 36th percentile (4,000 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,200 lb)
A · 6140B · 1260Median Utility Tractor
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