Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs David Brown 1390

Allis Chalmers D17 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D17

Row Crop

power
63 hp
displacement
226 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full D17 specs
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David BrownModel B

David Brown 1390

Utility

power
60.8 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1390 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
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David BrownDavid Brown 1390

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ D17 higher · +2.2 hp (+4%)
D1763 hp
139060.8 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 1390 is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D17 higher · +7 ci (+3%)
D17226 ci
1390219 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 1390 is in the 11th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
13904
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 1390 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1390 higher · +4 (+50%)
D178
139012
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 1390 is in the 27th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)1390 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersDavid Brown—
ModelD171390—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJ.I. Case—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline1390—
Power Output63hp60.8hp▲ D17+2.2 hp · +4%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,200RPM▲ 1390+550 RPM · +33%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci219ci▲ D17+7 ci · +3%
Bore4in3.9in▲ D17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
Length140in135in▲ D17+5 in · +4%
Width76.4inNot recorded—
Height80.7in87.8in▲ 1390+7.1 in · +9%
Operating Weight4,675lb5,501lb▲ 1390+826 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
TypeLiveRear PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical Drum—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.7gal▲ 1390+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17David Brown 1390Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 9th percentile (60.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 11th percentile (219 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 27th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 10th percentile (5,501 lb)
A · D17B · 1390Median Row Crop Tractor
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