
Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 8550
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 731 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility

Utility
Row Crop
How they compare
8550 is in the 97th percentile; S294 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
8550 is in the 96th percentile; S294 is in the 94th · 5,580 models
8550 is in the 93rd percentile; S294 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
8550 is in the 96th percentile; S294 is in the 95th · 5,107 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Valtra | — |
| Model | 8550 | S294 | — |
| Category | Utility | Row Crop | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | AGCO Power | — |
| Model | 6120T | 84 AWF | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 291hp | ▲ 8550+9 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 1,500RPM | ▲ 8550+1,000 RPM · +67% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 731ci | 513ci | ▲ 8550+218 ci · +42% |
| Bore | 5.3in | 4.4in | ▲ 8550+0.9 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 6.3in | 5.7in | ▲ 8550+0.6 in · +11% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 285in | 192in | ▲ 8550+93 in · +48% |
| Width | 95.5in | 100in | ▲ S294+4.5 in · +5% |
| Height | 139in | 133in | ▲ 8550+6 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 27,040lb | 22,708lb | ▲ 8550+4,332 lb · +19% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed Center Load Sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 600/70R28 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 650/85R38 | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | IV/III | II/III | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Wet Discs | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Valtra S294 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Acousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning | Cab | — |
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