Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D12 vs Ford 640

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D12

Row Crop

power
31 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full D12 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 640

Utility

power
31 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 640 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D12
vs
FordFord 640

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
D1231 hp
64031 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D12 is in the 3rd percentile; 640 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D12 higher · +15 ci (+11%)
D12149 ci
640134 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D12 is in the 4th percentile; 640 is in the 3rd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D124
6404
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D12 is in the 17th percentile; 640 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D124
6404
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D12 is in the 4th percentile; 640 is in the 4th · 1,200 models

D12 (A)640 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord—
ModelD12640—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersFord—
ModelPower-CraterEAE Red Tiger—
Power Output31hp31hpSame
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,000RPM▲ 640+350 RPM · +21%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci134ci▲ D12+15 ci · +11%
Bore3.5in3.4in▲ D12+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in3.6in▲ D12+0.3 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
TypeSliding GearUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
Length121in121inSame
WidthNot recorded64.6in—
Height76.5in58.7in▲ D12+17.8 in · +30%
Operating Weight2,800lb3,031lb▲ 640+231 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
System TypeLiveOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
TypeRearConventional—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,250lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedInternal expanding shoes operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
Coolant2gal3.8gal▲ 640+1.8 gal · +90%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Ford 640Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 3rd percentile (31 hp)B · 3rd percentile (31 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 4th percentile (149 ci)B · 3rd percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 4th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 2nd percentile (2,800 lb)B · 2nd percentile (3,031 lb)
A · D12B · 640Median Row Crop Tractor
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