Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs Ford 861 Powermaster

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
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
FordFord 861 Powermaster

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ D17 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
D1763 hp
861 Powermaster62.6 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 861 Powermaster is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D17 higher · +54 ci (+31%)
D17226 ci
861 Powermaster172 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 861 Powermaster is in the 5th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
861 Powermaster4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 861 Powermaster is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ D17 higher · +3 (+60%)
D178
861 Powermaster5
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 861 Powermaster is in the 7th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)861 Powermaster (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord—
ModelD17861 Powermaster—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineEAF—
Power Output63hp62.6hp▲ D17+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,000RPM▲ 861 Powermaster+350 RPM · +21%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci172ci▲ D17+54 ci · +31%
Bore4in3.9in▲ D17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.5in3.6in▲ D17+0.9 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
Length140in121in▲ D17+19 in · +16%
Width76.4in63.8in▲ D17+12.6 in · +20%
Height80.7in57.1in▲ D17+23.6 in · +41%
Operating Weight4,675lb3,439lb▲ D17+1,236 lb · +36%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
TypeLiveLive PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,250lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential Mechanical Expanding Shoe—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
Coolant3.6gal3.8gal▲ 861 Powermaster+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Ford 861 PowermasterDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 9th percentile (62.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 5th percentile (172 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 7th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 3rd percentile (3,439 lb)
A · D17B · 861 PowermasterMedian Row Crop Tractor
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