Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 268 Xtra

Utility

power
63 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 268 Xtra specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 268 Xtra

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
D1763 hp
268 Xtra63 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D17 higher · +6 ci (+3%)
D17226 ci
268 Xtra220 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 11th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
268 Xtra4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 268 Xtra higher · +4 (+50%)
D178
268 Xtra12
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 268 Xtra is in the 27th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)268 Xtra (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD17268 Xtra—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersSimpson—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineS436—
Power Output63hp63hpSame
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,300RPM▲ 268 Xtra+650 RPM · +39%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci220ci▲ D17+6 ci · +3%
Bore4in3.7in▲ D17+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 268 Xtra+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftSliding gear, Synchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Length140in153in▲ 268 Xtra+13 in · +9%
Width76.4inNot recorded—
Height80.7in99.2in▲ 268 Xtra+18.5 in · +23%
Operating Weight4,675lb6,217lb▲ 268 Xtra+1,542 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power-assisted—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeLiveRear, live type—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerFerguson system—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded4,519lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WD4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power-assisted—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
Coolant3.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 268 XtraDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 9th percentile (63 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 · 27th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 12th percentile (6,217 lb)
A · D17B · 268 XtraMedian Row Crop Tractor
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