Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs Fordson Super Major

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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FordsonModel B

Fordson Super Major

Row Crop

power
54 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Super Major specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
FordsonFordson Super Major

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ D17 higher · +9 hp (+17%)
D1763 hp
Super Major54 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; Super Major is in the 7th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D17 higher · +6 ci (+3%)
D17226 ci
Super Major220 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
Super Major4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Forward Gears

▲ D17 higher · +2 (+33%)
D178
Super Major6
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; Super Major is in the 11th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)Super Major (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFordson—
ModelD17Super Major—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output63hp54hp▲ D17+9 hp · +17%
Rated RPM1,650RPM1,700RPM▲ Super Major+50 RPM · +3%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci220ci▲ D17+6 ci · +3%
Bore4in3.9in▲ D17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
Length140in130in▲ D17+10 in · +8%
Width76.4in65in▲ D17+11.4 in · +18%
Height80.7in64.6in▲ D17+16.1 in · +25%
Operating Weight4,675lb5,330lb▲ Super Major+655 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
TypeLiveIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
Coolant3.6gal3.8gal▲ Super Major+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Fordson Super MajorDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 7th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 11th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 9th percentile (5,330 lb)
A · D17B · Super MajorMedian Row Crop Tractor
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