Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 8550 vs John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PST

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
John DeereJohn Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8430 250 PTO hp - PST higher · +5 hp (+2%)
8550300 hp
8430 250 PTO hp - PST305 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; 8430 250 PTO hp - PST is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +182 ci (+33%)
8550731 ci
8430 250 PTO hp - PST549 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 8430 250 PTO hp - PST is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
8430 250 PTO hp - PST6
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 8430 250 PTO hp - PST is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +4 (+25%)
855020
8430 250 PTO hp - PST16
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; 8430 250 PTO hp - PST is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

8550 (A)8430 250 PTO hp - PST (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
Model85508430 250 PTO hp - PST—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
Model6120TNot recorded—
Power Output300hp305hp▲ 8430 250 PTO hp - PST+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci549ci▲ 8550+182 ci · +33%
Bore5.3inNot recorded—
Stroke6.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftPowershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
Length285inNot recorded—
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,040lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
System TypeClosed CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIICategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550John Deere 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTDifference
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 (305 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 94th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 73rd percentile (16)
A · 8550B · 8430 250 PTO hp - PSTMedian Utility Tractor
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