Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Massey Ferguson 8735

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
Massey Ferguson 8735 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8735

Agricultural

power
287 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8735 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8550 higher · +13 hp (+5%)
8550300 hp
8735287 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; 8735 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +218 ci (+42%)
8550731 ci
8735513 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 8735 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
87356
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 8735 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8550 higher · +2,370 lb (+10%)
855027,040 lb
873524,670 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 8735 is in the 96th · 5,107 models

8550 (A)8735 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
Model85508735—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersAGCO POWER—
Model6120TAGCO Power 8.4L—
Power Output300hp287hp▲ 8550+13 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci513ci▲ 8550+218 ci · +42%
Bore5.3in4.4in▲ 8550+0.9 in · +20%
Stroke6.3in5.7in▲ 8550+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftContinuously variable transmission (CVT) with two mechanical ranges—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
Length285in219in▲ 8550+66 in · +30%
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139in141in▲ 8735+2 in · +1%
Operating Weight27,040lb24,670lb▲ 8550+2,370 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded53.1gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,900psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIII/IVN—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded22,460lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Massey Ferguson 8735Difference
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 · 94th percentile (513 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 · 96th percentile (24,670 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 99th percentile (285 in)B · 95th percentile (219 in)
A · 8550B · 8735Median Utility Tractor
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