Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers 7030 vs John Deere 4240S

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 7030

Row Crop

power
131 hp
displacement
426 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 7030 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 4240S

Utility

power
132 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 4240S specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 7030
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John DeereJohn Deere 4240S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 8061,417

Engine Power

▲ 4240S higher · +1 hp (<1%)
7030131 hp
4240S132 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7030 is in the 47th percentile; 4240S is in the 47th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4240S higher · +40 ci (+9%)
7030426 ci
4240S466 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7030 is in the 72nd percentile; 4240S is in the 82nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
70306
4240S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7030 is in the 50th percentile; 4240S is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 7030 higher · +4 (+25%)
703020
4240S16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7030 is in the 70th percentile; 4240S is in the 50th · 1,200 models

7030 (A)4240S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere
Model70304240S
CategoryRow CropUtility

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere
Model3500 Mark IINot recorded
Power Output131hp132hp4240S+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM7030+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement426ci466ci4240S+40 ci · +9%
Bore4.3in4.6in4240S+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in4.8in7030+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with partial range operator controlled power shiftingQuad-Range

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
Length163in184in4240S+21 in · +13%
Width95.3in96in4240S+0.7 in · <1%
Height116inNot recorded
Operating Weight12,430lb11,600lb7030+830 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
Chassis Type2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type2WD4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower
Brake TypeWet multiple disc brakes operated hydraulically by two-foot pedalsNot recorded

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 7030John Deere 4240SDifference
TypeOpen operator station or Cab (optional)Cab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 47th percentile (131 hp)B · 47th percentile (132 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 72nd percentile (426 ci)B · 82nd percentile (466 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 70th percentile (20)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 51st percentile (12,430 lb)B · 45th percentile (11,600 lb)
A · 7030B · 4240SMedian Row Crop Tractor
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