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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs CaseIH MX305 Magnum

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 MX305 Magnum

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ MX305 Magnum higher · +4 hp (+1%)
8550300 hp
MX305 Magnum304 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; MX305 Magnum is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +191 ci (+35%)
8550731 ci
MX305 Magnum540 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; MX305 Magnum is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
MX305 Magnum6
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; MX305 Magnum is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +2 (+11%)
855020
MX305 Magnum18
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; MX305 Magnum is in the 83rd · 4,941 models

8550 (A)MX305 Magnum (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCaseIH—
Model8550MX305 Magnum—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCNH—
Model6120TNot recorded—
Power Output300hp304hp▲ MX305 Magnum+4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ 8550+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci540ci▲ 8550+191 ci · +35%
Bore5.3in4.5in▲ 8550+0.8 in · +18%
Stroke6.3in5.7in▲ 8550+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
Length285inNot recorded—
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139in129in▲ 8550+10 in · +8%
Operating Weight27,040lb21,585lb▲ 8550+5,455 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
System TypeClosed CenterPFC—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIIIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
Coolant18gal6gal▲ 8550+12 gal · +200%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550CaseIH MX305 MagnumDifference
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 (304 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 94th percentile (540 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 83rd percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 95th percentile (21,585 lb)
A · 8550B · MX305 MagnumMedian Utility Tractor
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