Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D12 vs Massey Ferguson 1240

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1240

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
89.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1240 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D12
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ D12 higher · +1 hp (+3%)
D1231 hp
124030 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D12 is in the 3rd percentile; 1240 is in the 2nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D12 higher · +59.7 ci (+67%)
D12149 ci
124089.3 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D12 is in the 4th percentile; 1240 is in the 1st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ D12 higher · +1 (+33%)
D124
12403
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D12 is in the 17th percentile; 1240 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1240 higher · +12 (+300%)
D124
124016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D12 is in the 4th percentile; 1240 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

D12 (A)1240 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD121240—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersIseki—
ModelPower-CraterTK527—
Power Output31hp30hp▲ D12+1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,500RPM▲ 1240+850 RPM · +52%
Cylinders43▲ D12+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci89.3ci▲ D12+59.7 ci · +67%
Bore3.5inNot recorded—
Stroke3.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeSliding GearSynchro shuttle with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Length121in119in▲ D12+2 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded55.1in—
Height76.5in84.2in▲ 1240+7.7 in · +10%
Operating Weight2,800lb2,535lb▲ D12+265 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
System TypeLiveOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeRearIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,885rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerCategory I—
Hitch CategoryI3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,865lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
Coolant2gal1.7gal▲ D12+0.3 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D12Massey Ferguson 1240Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 3rd percentile (31 hp)B · 2nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 4th percentile (149 ci)B · 1st percentile (89.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 2nd percentile (2,800 lb)B · 1st percentile (2,535 lb)
A · D12B · 1240Median Row Crop Tractor
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