Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Claas Xerion 3000

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
Claas Xerion 3000 Tractor
ClaasModel B

Claas Xerion 3000

Agricultural

power
300 hp
displacement
530 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Xerion 3000 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
ClaasClaas Xerion 3000

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8550300 hp
Xerion 3000300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +201 ci (+38%)
8550731 ci
Xerion 3000530 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
Xerion 30006
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8550 higher · +6,092 lb (+29%)
855027,040 lb
Xerion 300020,948 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

8550 is in the 96th percentile; Xerion 3000 is in the 95th · 5,107 models

8550 (A)Xerion 3000 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersClaas—
Model8550Xerion 3000—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersPerkins—
Model6120T1306 / 1306-EDi—
Power Output300hp300hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci530ci▲ 8550+201 ci · +38%
Bore5.3in4.6in▲ 8550+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6.3in5.3in▲ 8550+1 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
Length285in248in▲ 8550+37 in · +15%
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139in138in▲ 8550+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight27,040lb20,948lb▲ 8550+6,092 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
System TypeClosed CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Claas Xerion 3000Difference
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 (300 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 94th percentile (530 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 95th percentile (20,948 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 99th percentile (285 in)B · 96th percentile (248 in)
A · 8550B · Xerion 3000Median Utility Tractor
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