Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs John Deere 2555

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 2555

Utility

power
66.4 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 2555 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 2555

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 2555 higher · +3.4 hp (+5%)
D1763 hp
255566.4 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 2555 is in the 10th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2555 higher · +13 ci (+6%)
D17226 ci
2555239 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 2555 is in the 14th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
25554
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 2555 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 2555 higher · +8 (+100%)
D178
255516
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 2555 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)2555 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelD172555—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output63hp66.4hp▲ 2555+3.4 hp · +5%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,300RPM▲ 2555+650 RPM · +39%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci239ci▲ 2555+13 ci · +6%
Bore4in4.2in▲ 2555+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in4.3in▲ D17+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftNon-synchronized (collar shift) 8-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
Length140inNot recorded—
Width76.4inNot recorded—
Height80.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,675lb7,880lb▲ 2555+3,205 lb · +69%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
TypeLiveFront: Independent, Rear: Live or independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recordedLL-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,269lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.4gal▲ D17+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17John Deere 2555Difference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 10th percentile (66.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 14th percentile (239 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 20th percentile (7,880 lb)
A · D17B · 2555Median Row Crop Tractor
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