Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers 8030 vs Massey Ferguson 2720

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 8030

Row Crop

power
148 hp
displacement
426 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8030 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 2720

Row Crop

power
147 hp
displacement
354 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 2720 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8030
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2720

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8030 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
8030148 hp
2720147 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8030 is in the 56th percentile; 2720 is in the 55th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8030 higher · +72 ci (+20%)
8030426 ci
2720354 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8030 is in the 72nd percentile; 2720 is in the 38th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
80306
27206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8030 is in the 50th percentile; 2720 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
803016
272016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8030 is in the 50th percentile; 2720 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

8030 (A)2720 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model80302720—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersPerkins—
Model670TAT6.354.4—
Power Output148hp147hp▲ 8030+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,400RPM▲ 2720+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement426ci354ci▲ 8030+72 ci · +20%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ 8030+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
TypePartial power shiftTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
Length187in200in▲ 2720+13 in · +7%
Width93.4in83.5in▲ 8030+9.9 in · +12%
Height113in112in▲ 8030+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight14,200lb13,514lb▲ 8030+686 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
System TypeClosed-center load-sensitiveNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III/II—
Hitch CategoryIII/II3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity6,680lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
Coolant7.8gal7.1gal▲ 8030+0.7 gal · +10%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 2720Difference
TypeAcousta cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 56th percentile (148 hp)B · 55th percentile (147 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 72nd percentile (426 ci)B · 38th percentile (354 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 63rd percentile (14,200 lb)B · 59th percentile (13,514 lb)
A · 8030B · 2720Median Row Crop Tractor
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