Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D12 vs John Deere 430

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 430

Lawn and Garden

power
31 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
5
Full 430 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D12
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 430

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
D1231 hp
43031 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D12 is in the 3rd percentile; 430 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D12 higher · +36 ci (+32%)
D12149 ci
430113 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D12 is in the 4th percentile; 430 is in the 1st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ D12 higher · +2 (+100%)
D124
4302
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D12 is in the 17th percentile; 430 is in the 1st · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 430 higher · +1 (+25%)
D124
4305
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D12 is in the 4th percentile; 430 is in the 7th · 1,200 models

D12 (A)430 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelD12430—
CategoryRow CropLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelPower-CraterNot recorded—
Power Output31hp31hpSame
Rated RPM1,650RPM1,850RPM▲ 430+200 RPM · +12%
Cylinders42▲ D12+2 · +100%
Displacement149ci113ci▲ D12+36 ci · +32%
Bore3.5in4.3in▲ 430+0.8 in · +23%
Stroke3.9in4in▲ 430+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
TypeSliding Gearunsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
Length121in136in▲ 430+15 in · +12%
WidthNot recorded85.8in—
Height76.5in56in▲ D12+20.5 in · +37%
Operating Weight2,800lb3,250lb▲ 430+450 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
System TypeLiveNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
TypeRearNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
Coolant2gal2.8gal▲ 430+0.8 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D12John Deere 430Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

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 · 1st percentile (113 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 7th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 2nd percentile (2,800 lb)B · 3rd percentile (3,250 lb)
A · D12B · 430Median Row Crop Tractor
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