Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D15 vs Massey Ferguson 230

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 230

Utility

power
38 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 230 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D15
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 230 higher · +0.6 hp (+2%)
D1537.4 hp
23038 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D15 is in the 3rd percentile; 230 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 230 higher · +4 ci (+3%)
D15149 ci
230153 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D15 is in the 4th percentile; 230 is in the 4th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ D15 higher · +1 (+33%)
D154
2303
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D15 is in the 17th percentile; 230 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ D15 higher · +2 (+33%)
D158
2306
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D15 is in the 16th percentile; 230 is in the 11th · 1,200 models

D15 (A)230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD15230—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersPerkins—
ModelNot recordedAD3.152—
Power Output37.4hp38hp▲ 230+0.6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ D15+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci153ci▲ 230+4 ci · +3%
Bore3.5in3.6in▲ 230+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in5in▲ 230+1.1 in · +28%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
TypePartial power shiftGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Length130in116in▲ D15+14 in · +12%
Width67in61.8in▲ D15+5.2 in · +8%
Height80.2in57.9in▲ D15+22.3 in · +39%
Operating Weight4,036lb3,840lb▲ D15+196 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypePower-assistedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerThree-point—
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower-assistedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
Coolant2.8gal2.6gal▲ D15+0.2 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D15Massey Ferguson 230Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station or ROPS and canopy (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 3rd percentile (37.4 hp)B · 3rd percentile (38 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 4th percentile (149 ci)B · 4th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 6th percentile (4,036 lb)B · 4th percentile (3,840 lb)
A · D15B · 230Median Row Crop Tractor
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