Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers 8030 vs Massey Ferguson 8240

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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 8240

Row Crop

power
146 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8240 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8030
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8030 higher · +2 hp (+1%)
8030148 hp
8240146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8030 is in the 56th percentile; 8240 is in the 55th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8030 higher · +23 ci (+6%)
8030426 ci
8240403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8030 is in the 72nd percentile; 8240 is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
80306
82406
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8030 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8240 higher · +2 (+13%)
803016
824018
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8030 is in the 50th percentile; 8240 is in the 61st · 1,200 models

8030 (A)8240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model80308240—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersSisu—
Model670TNot recorded—
Power Output148hp146hp▲ 8030+2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 8030+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement426ci403ci▲ 8030+23 ci · +6%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5in4.7in▲ 8030+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypePartial power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Length187inNot recorded—
Width93.4inNot recorded—
Height113inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,200lb15,555lb▲ 8240+1,355 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
System TypeClosed-center load-sensitivePressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20.8R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-point hitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity6,680lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discsMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
Coolant7.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8030Massey Ferguson 8240Difference
TypeAcousta cabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 56th percentile (148 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 72nd percentile (426 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 63rd percentile (14,200 lb)B · 69th percentile (15,555 lb)
A · 8030B · 8240Median Row Crop Tractor
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