Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers D17
Row Crop
- power
- 63 hp
- displacement
- 226 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Row Crop
Allis Chalmers D17 vs John Deere 720
John DeereModel B
John Deere 720
Row Crop
- power
- 65 hp
- displacement
- 361 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 720
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 720 higher · +2 hp (+3%)D1763 hp
72065 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
D17 is in the 9th percentile; 720 is in the 10th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 720 higher · +135 ci (+60%)D17226 ci
720361 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
D17 is in the 11th percentile; 720 is in the 43rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ D17 higher · +2 (+100%)D174
7202
Median Row Crop Tractor6
D17 is in the 17th percentile; 720 is in the 1st · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ D17 higher · +2 (+33%)D178
7206
Median Row Crop Tractor16
D17 is in the 16th percentile; 720 is in the 11th · 1,200 models
D17 (A)720 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | John Deere | — |
| Model | D17 | 720 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | John Deere | — |
| Model | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 65hp | ▲ 720+2 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 1,650RPM | 1,125RPM | ▲ D17+525 RPM · +47% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 | ▲ D17+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 226ci | 361ci | ▲ 720+135 ci · +60% |
| Bore | 4in | 6in | ▲ 720+2 in · +50% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 6.4in | ▲ 720+1.9 in · +42% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 140in | 135in | ▲ D17+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 76.4in | 86.6in | ▲ 720+10.2 in · +13% |
| Height | 80.7in | 88.3in | ▲ 720+7.6 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 4,675lb | 6,790lb | ▲ 720+2,115 lb · +45% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 547rpm | ▲ 720+7 rpm · +1% |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Snap-Coupler | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.6gal | 7.3gal | ▲ 720+3.7 gal · +103% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 10th percentile (65 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 43rd percentile (361 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 15th percentile (6,790 lb)
A · D17B · 720Median Row Crop Tractor