Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 8550
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 731 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility
Allis Chalmers 8550 vs CaseIH 9260
CaseIHModel B
CaseIH 9260
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
CaseIHCaseIH 9260
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied8550300 hp
9260300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8550 is in the 97th percentile; 9260 is in the 97th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8550 higher · +120 ci (+20%)8550731 ci
9260611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8550 is in the 96th percentile; 9260 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85506
92606
Median Utility Tractor4
8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 9260 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8550 higher · +8 (+67%)855020
926012
Median Utility Tractor12
8550 is in the 86th percentile; 9260 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
8550 (A)9260 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | CaseIH | — |
| Model | 8550 | 9260 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Cummins | — |
| Model | 6120T | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 300hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 731ci | 611ci | ▲ 8550+120 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 5.3in | 4.9in | ▲ 8550+0.4 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 6.3in | 5.4in | ▲ 8550+1 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 285in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 95.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | 143in | ▲ 9260+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 27,040lb | 22,000lb | ▲ 8550+5,040 lb · +23% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed center load sensing pressure compensating | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Four-wheel hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | III | — |
| Hitch Category | IV/III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Four-wheel hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Wet Discs | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | 13.5gal | ▲ 8550+4.5 gal · +33% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | CaseIH 9260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Acousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 97th percentile (300 hp)B · 97th percentile (300 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 95th percentile (22,000 lb)
A · 8550B · 9260Median Utility Tractor