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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVL

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
SchluterSchluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVL

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8550300 hp
Profi-Trac 3000 TVL300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; Profi-Trac 3000 TVL is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +57 ci (+8%)
8550731 ci
Profi-Trac 3000 TVL674 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; Profi-Trac 3000 TVL is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
Profi-Trac 3000 TVL6
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; Profi-Trac 3000 TVL is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +2 (+11%)
855020
Profi-Trac 3000 TVL18
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; Profi-Trac 3000 TVL is in the 83rd · 4,941 models

8550 (A)Profi-Trac 3000 TVL (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersSchluter—
Model8550Profi-Trac 3000 TVL—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMAN—
Model6120TD 2556 MTE—
Power Output300hp300hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,200RPM▲ 8550+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci674ci▲ 8550+57 ci · +8%
Bore5.3in4.9in▲ 8550+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.3in5.9in▲ 8550+0.4 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
Length285in242in▲ 8550+43 in · +18%
Width95.5inNot recorded—
Height139in136in▲ 8550+3 in · +2%
Operating Weight27,040lb25,357lb▲ 8550+1,683 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
System TypeClosed CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower four-wheel—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIV/IIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower four-wheel—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
Coolant18galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Schluter Profi-Trac 3000 TVLDifference
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 · 96th percentile (674 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 83rd percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 96th percentile (25,357 lb)
A · 8550B · Profi-Trac 3000 TVLMedian Utility Tractor
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