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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTV

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
Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTV Tractor
Deutz-FahrModel B

Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTV

Row Crop

power
287 hp
displacement
370 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8280 TTV specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
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Deutz-FahrDeutz-Fahr 8280 TTV

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8550 higher · +13 hp (+5%)
8550300 hp
8280 TTV287 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; 8280 TTV is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +361 ci (+98%)
8550731 ci
8280 TTV370 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 8280 TTV is in the 88th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
8280 TTV6
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 8280 TTV is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8550 higher · +6,096 lb (+29%)
855027,040 lb
8280 TTV20,944 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 8280 TTV is in the 95th · 5,107 models

8550 (A)8280 TTV (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersDeutz-Fahr—
Model85508280 TTV—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersDeutz—
Model6120TTTCD 6.4 L4—
Power Output300hp287hp▲ 8550+13 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci370ci▲ 8550+361 ci · +98%
Bore5.3in4in▲ 8550+1.3 in · +32%
Stroke6.3in5in▲ 8550+1.3 in · +26%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftContinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
Length285in201in▲ 8550+84 in · +42%
Width95.5in100in▲ 8280 TTV+4.5 in · +5%
Height139in130in▲ 8550+9 in · +7%
Operating Weight27,040lb20,944lb▲ 8550+6,096 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Deutz-Fahr 8280 TTVDifference
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 · 96th percentile (287 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 88th percentile (370 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 (20,944 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 99th percentile (285 in)B · 94th percentile (201 in)
A · 8550B · 8280 TTVMedian Utility Tractor
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