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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Steiger Cougar

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
Steiger Cougar Tractor
SteigerModel B

Steiger Cougar

Utility

power
300 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full Cougar specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8550300 hp
Cougar300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 8550 higher · +93 ci (+15%)
8550731 ci
Cougar638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
85506
Cougar6
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +10 (+100%)
855020
Cougar10
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar is in the 39th · 4,941 models

8550 (A)Cougar (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersSteiger
Model8550Cougar
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCaterpillar
Model6120TD333T
Power Output300hp300hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,200RPM8550+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement731ci638ci8550+93 ci · +15%
Bore5.3in4.8in8550+0.5 in · +10%
Stroke6.3in6in8550+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
Length285in244in8550+41 in · +17%
Width95.5in96inCougar+0.5 in · <1%
Height139in133in8550+6 in · +5%
Operating Weight27,040lb26,000lb8550+1,040 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
System TypeClosed CenterOpen center
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded
Hitch CategoryIV/IIINot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
Coolant18gal15gal8550+3 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger CougarDifference
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 · 95th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,000 lb)
A · 8550B · CougarMedian Utility Tractor
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