Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 8550
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 731 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Tractor comparison: Utility
Allis Chalmers 8550 vs Versatile 900
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 900
Utility
- power
- 300 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers 8550
vs
VersatileVersatile 900
Main specifications
Main specifications and the Utility category median
Engine Power
= Equal8550300 hp
900300 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
8550 is in the 97th percentile and 900 is in the 97th percentile (5,383 models in the category).
Engine Displacement
▲ 900 is higher by 172 ci (+24%)8550731 ci
900903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
8550 is in the 96th percentile and 900 is in the 98th percentile (5,580 models in the category).
Cylinders
▲ 900 is higher by 2 (+33%)85506
9008
Median Utility Tractor4
8550 is in the 93rd percentile and 900 is in the 99th percentile (5,720 models in the category).
Forward Gears
▲ 8550 is higher by 8 (+67%)855020
90012
Median Utility Tractor12
8550 is in the 86th percentile and 900 is in the 50th percentile (4,941 models in the category).
8550 (A)900 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
All specifications
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8550 | 900 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Cummins | — |
| Model | 6120T | V-903 | — |
| Power Output | 300hp | 300hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 8550+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ 900+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 731ci | 903ci | ▲ 900+172 ci · +24% |
| Bore | 5.3in | 5.5in | ▲ 900+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 6.3in | 4.8in | ▲ 8550+1.5 in · +31% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 285in | 253in | ▲ 8550+32 in · +13% |
| Width | 95.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 139in | 130in | ▲ 8550+9 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 27,040lb | 18,000lb | ▲ 8550+9,040 lb · +50% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | IV/III | III | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 12,370lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | 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 | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 18gal | 13.3gal | ▲ 8550+4.7 gal · +35% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 8550 | Versatile 900 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Acousta Cab II with heat and air-conditioning | Not recorded | — |
Category ranking
Category percentiles
Engine Power
median 55 hpA: 97th percentile (300 hp)B: 97th percentile (300 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA: 96th percentile (731 ci)B: 98th percentile (903 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A: 93rd percentile (6)B: 99th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 12A: 86th percentile (20)B: 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA: 96th percentile (27,040 lb)B: 94th percentile (18,000 lb)
A: 8550B: 900Median Utility Tractor