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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs CaseIH Magnum 310

Allis Chalmers 8550 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers 8550

Utility

power
300 hp
displacement
731 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
20
Full 8550 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 310

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Magnum 310 higher · +10 hp (+3%)
8550300 hp
Magnum 310310 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; Magnum 310 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +189 ci (+35%)
8550731 ci
Magnum 310542 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; Magnum 310 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
Magnum 3106
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; Magnum 310 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +1 (+5%)
855020
Magnum 31019
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; Magnum 310 is in the 84th · 4,941 models

8550 (A)Magnum 310 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCaseIH—
Model8550Magnum 310—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCDC—
Model6120TNot recorded—
Power Output300hp310hp▲ Magnum 310+10 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ 8550+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci542ci▲ 8550+189 ci · +35%
Bore5.3in4.5in▲ 8550+0.8 in · +18%
Stroke6.3in5.7in▲ 8550+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftFull Power Shift, Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
Length285in234in▲ 8550+51 in · +22%
Width95.5in100in▲ Magnum 310+4.5 in · +5%
Height139in129in▲ 8550+10 in · +8%
Operating Weight27,040lb20,670lb▲ 8550+6,370 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
System TypeClosed CenterPressure Flow Compensating—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIII/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIV/III3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH Magnum 310Difference
TypeAcousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioningNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (300 hp)B · 97th percentile (310 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 94th percentile (542 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 84th percentile (19)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 95th percentile (20,670 lb)
A · 8550B · Magnum 310Median Utility Tractor
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