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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs New Holland 9480

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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New HollandModel B

New Holland 9480

Agricultural

power
300 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 9480 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
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New HollandNew Holland 9480

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8550300 hp
9480300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; 9480 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9480 higher · +124 ci (+17%)
8550731 ci
9480855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; 9480 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
94806
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 9480 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +8 (+67%)
855020
948012
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; 9480 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

8550 (A)9480 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersNew Holland—
Model85509480—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCummins—
Model6120TNTA855-A—
Power Output300hp300hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci855ci▲ 9480+124 ci · +17%
Bore5.3in5.5in▲ 9480+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.3in6in▲ 8550+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftPartially synchronized and full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
Length285in266in▲ 8550+19 in · +7%
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,040lb24,165lb▲ 8550+2,875 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed center load-sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerClosed center load-sensing—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIVN—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerClosed center load-sensing—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
Coolant18gal15.9gal▲ 8550+2.1 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland 9480Difference
TypeAcousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioningCab—

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 · 98th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,165 lb)
A · 8550B · 9480Median Utility Tractor
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