
Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 615
Specialized
- power
- 56.9 hp
- displacement
- 160 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
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Specialized
How they compare
615 is in the 38th percentile; 555 is in the 39th · 55 models
615 is in the 37th percentile; 555 is in the 39th · 56 models
615 is in the 50th percentile; 555 is in the 18th · 58 models
615 is in the 50th percentile; 555 is in the 77th · 43 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Ford | — |
| Model | 615 | 555 | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Ford | — |
| Model | Allis-Chalmers | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 56.9hp | 57hp | ▲ 555+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 555+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 615+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 160ci | 201ci | ▲ 555+41 ci · +26% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 4.4in | ▲ 555+0.8 in · +22% |
| Stroke | 3.6in | 4.4in | ▲ 555+0.8 in · +22% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Manual-reversing / Torque converter | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 276in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 80.7in | — |
| Height | 63in | 109in | ▲ 555+46 in · +73% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 13,757lb | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Differential mechanical wet disc | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 3.8gal | ▲ 555+1.3 gal · +52% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 615 | Ford 555 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Four-post ROPS / Cab (optional) | — |
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