Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers 8550 vs New Holland T8.330

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 T8.330

Row Crop

power
284 hp
displacement
531 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full T8.330 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
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New HollandNew Holland T8.330

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8550 higher · +16 hp (+6%)
8550300 hp
T8.330284 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; T8.330 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +200 ci (+38%)
8550731 ci
T8.330531 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; T8.330 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
T8.3306
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; T8.330 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8550 higher · +2,560 lb (+10%)
855027,040 lb
T8.33024,480 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

8550 is in the 96th percentile; T8.330 is in the 96th · 5,107 models

8550 (A)T8.330 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersNew Holland—
Model8550T8.330—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFPT—
Model6120TNot recorded—
Power Output300hp284hp▲ 8550+16 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,000RPM▲ 8550+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci531ci▲ 8550+200 ci · +38%
Bore5.3inNot recorded—
Stroke6.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
Length285inNot recorded—
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139inNot recorded—
WheelbaseNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight27,040lb24,480lb▲ 8550+2,560 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch3/3N—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIIIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
StandardNot recordedInterim Tier 4—
Control SystemNot recordedSCR—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550New Holland T8.330Difference
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 (284 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 94th percentile (531 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 (24,480 lb)
A · 8550B · T8.330Median Utility Tractor
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