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Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

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
SteigerSteiger Panther III PTA-297

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8550 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
8550300 hp
Panther III PTA-297295 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8550 is in the 97th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +172 ci (+24%)
8550731 ci
Panther III PTA-297903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8550 is in the 96th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +2 (+33%)
85506
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor4

8550 is in the 93rd percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 99th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8550 higher · +12 (+150%)
855020
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor12

8550 is in the 86th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

8550 (A)Panther III PTA-297 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersSteiger—
Model8550Panther III PTA-297—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCummins—
Model6120TVT-903—
Power Output300hp295hp▲ 8550+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,600RPM▲ Panther III PTA-297+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders68▲ Panther III PTA-297+2 · +33%
Displacement731ci903ci▲ Panther III PTA-297+172 ci · +24%
Bore5.3in5.5in▲ Panther III PTA-297+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.3in4.8in▲ 8550+1.5 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypePartial Power Shiftpower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Length285in265in▲ 8550+20 in · +8%
Width95.5in99in▲ Panther III PTA-297+3.5 in · +4%
Height139inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,040lb28,975lb▲ Panther III PTA-297+1,935 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
System TypeClosed Centeropen center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic Powerarticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIV/III3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Chassis Type4x4 Articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic Powerarticulated power—
Brake TypeHydraulic Wet DiscsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Coolant18gal17gal▲ 8550+1 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers 8550Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
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 (295 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 97th percentile (28,975 lb)
A · 8550B · Panther III PTA-297Median Utility Tractor
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