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Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers D15
Row Crop
- power
- 37.4 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Row Crop
Allis Chalmers D15 vs Massey Ferguson 231
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 231
Utility
- power
- 38 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D15
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 231
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 231 higher · +0.6 hp (+2%)D1537.4 hp
23138 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
D15 is in the 3rd percentile; 231 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 231 higher · +3 ci (+2%)D15149 ci
231152 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
D15 is in the 4th percentile; 231 is in the 4th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ D15 higher · +1 (+33%)D154
2313
Median Row Crop Tractor6
D15 is in the 17th percentile; 231 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedD158
2318
Median Row Crop Tractor16
D15 is in the 16th percentile; 231 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
D15 (A)231 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | D15 | 231 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Perkins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 37.4hp | 38hp | ▲ 231+0.6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,000RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ D15+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 149ci | 152ci | ▲ 231+3 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.6in | ▲ 231+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 5in | ▲ 231+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 130in | 128in | ▲ D15+2 in · +2% |
| Width | 67in | 76in | ▲ 231+9 in · +13% |
| Height | 80.2in | 87.4in | ▲ 231+7.2 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 4,036lb | 4,068lb | ▲ 231+32 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power-assisted | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Snap-Coupler | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power-assisted | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.7gal | ▲ D15+0.1 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D15 | Massey Ferguson 231 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 3rd percentile (37.4 hp)B · 3rd percentile (38 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 4th percentile (149 ci)B · 4th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 6th percentile (4,036 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,068 lb)
A · D15B · 231Median Row Crop Tractor