Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D15 vs Kubota L3540

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D15

Row Crop

power
37.4 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full D15 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D15
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KubotaKubota L3540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ D15 higher · +0.4 hp (+1%)
D1537.4 hp
L354037 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D15 is in the 3rd percentile; L3540 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D15 higher · +38 ci (+34%)
D15149 ci
L3540111 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D15 is in the 4th percentile; L3540 is in the 1st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ D15 higher · +1 (+33%)
D154
L35403
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D15 is in the 17th percentile; L3540 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ D15 higher · +641 lb (+19%)
D154,036 lb
L35403,395 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

D15 is in the 6th percentile; L3540 is in the 3rd · 1,350 models

D15 (A)L3540 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersKubota—
ModelD15L3540—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1803-M-E2—
Power Output37.4hp37hp▲ D15+0.4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,700RPM▲ L3540+700 RPM · +35%
Cylinders43▲ D15+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci111ci▲ D15+38 ci · +34%
Bore3.5in3.4in▲ D15+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in4in▲ L3540+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
TypePartial power shiftHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
Length130in115in▲ D15+15 in · +13%
Width67in59.8in▲ D15+7.2 in · +12%
Height80.2in90.7in▲ L3540+10.5 in · +13%
Operating Weight4,036lb3,395lb▲ D15+641 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePower-assistedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
TypeNot recordedSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)—
Speed 1Not recorded2,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,749lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4WD MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower-assistedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
Coolant2.8gal2gal▲ D15+0.8 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Kubota L3540Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 3rd percentile (37.4 hp)B · 3rd percentile (37 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 4th percentile (149 ci)B · 1st percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 6th percentile (4,036 lb)B · 3rd percentile (3,395 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 6th percentile (130 in)B · 2nd percentile (115 in)
A · D15B · L3540Median Row Crop Tractor
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