Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 8550
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 731 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility
Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Versatile 295
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 295
Agricultural
- power
- 290 hp
- displacement
- 543 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
VersatileVersatile 295
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 8550 higher · +10 hp (+3%)8550300 hp
295290 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8550 is in the 97th percentile; 295 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8550 higher · +188 ci (+35%)8550731 ci
295543 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8550 is in the 96th percentile; 295 is in the 94th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85506
2956
Median Utility Tractor4
8550 is in the 93rd percentile; 295 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8550 higher · +4 (+25%)855020
29516
Median Utility Tractor12
8550 is in the 86th percentile; 295 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
8550 (A)295 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8550 | 295 | — |
| Category | Utility | Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Cummins | — |
| Model | 6120T | QSL9 | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 290hp | ▲ 8550+10 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 1,500RPM | ▲ 8550+1,000 RPM · +67% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 731ci | 543ci | ▲ 8550+188 ci · +35% |
| Bore | 5.3in | 4.5in | ▲ 8550+0.8 in · +18% |
| Stroke | 6.3in | 5.7in | ▲ 8550+0.6 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 285in | 252in | ▲ 8550+33 in · +13% |
| Width | 95.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | 135in | ▲ 8550+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 27,040lb | 23,945lb | ▲ 8550+3,095 lb · +13% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Closed-center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | IV/III | III/IIIN | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 Articulated 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Wet Discs | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 295 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Acousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 97th percentile (300 hp)B · 96th percentile (290 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 96th percentile (731 ci)B · 94th percentile (543 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B · 96th percentile (23,945 lb)
A · 8550B · 295Median Utility Tractor