Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Fendt 930 Vario

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
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FendtModel B

Fendt 930 Vario

Row Crop

power
300 hp
displacement
419 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 930 Vario specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
FendtFendt 930 Vario

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8550300 hp
930 Vario300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; 930 Vario is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +312 ci (+74%)
8550731 ci
930 Vario419 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 930 Vario is in the 92nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
930 Vario6
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 930 Vario is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8550 higher · +7,309 lb (+37%)
855027,040 lb
930 Vario19,731 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 930 Vario is in the 95th · 5,107 models

8550 (A)930 Vario (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFendt—
Model8550930 Vario—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMAN—
Model6120TD0836—
Power Output300hp300hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,250RPM▲ 8550+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci419ci▲ 8550+312 ci · +74%
Bore5.3in4.3in▲ 8550+1 in · +23%
Stroke6.3in4.9in▲ 8550+1.4 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftContinuously-variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
Length285in195in▲ 8550+90 in · +46%
Width95.5in106in▲ 930 Vario+10.5 in · +11%
Height139in122in▲ 8550+17 in · +14%
Operating Weight27,040lb19,731lb▲ 8550+7,309 lb · +37%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
System TypeClosed CenterLoad sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIICategory 3—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded30,865lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Fendt 930 VarioDifference
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 · 92nd percentile (419 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 (19,731 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 99th percentile (285 in)B · 94th percentile (195 in)
A · 8550B · 930 VarioMedian Utility Tractor
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