
Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 8550
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 731 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
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How they compare
8550 is in the 97th percentile; 2360 is in the 98th · 5,383 models
8550 is in the 96th percentile; 2360 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 2360 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
8550 is in the 86th percentile; 2360 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8550 | 2360 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Cummins | — |
| Model | 6120T | N14 | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 360hp | ▲ 2360+60 hp · +20% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8550+400 RPM · +19% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 731ci | 855ci | ▲ 2360+124 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 5.3in | 5.5in | ▲ 2360+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 6.3in | 6in | ▲ 8550+0.3 in · +5% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Partially Synchronized / Full Power Shift | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 285in | 266in | ▲ 8550+19 in · +7% |
| Width | 95.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | 147in | ▲ 2360+8 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 27,040lb | 30,795lb | ▲ 2360+3,755 lb · +14% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed Center Load Sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Articulated Power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 20.8R42 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20.8R42 | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | 4N/3 | — |
| Hitch Category | IV/III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Articulated Power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Wet Discs | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 2360 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Acousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning | Not recorded | — |
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