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 Massey Ferguson 284S
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 284S
Utility
- power
- 66 hp
- displacement
- 236 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 284S
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 284S higher · +3 hp (+5%)D1763 hp
284S66 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
D17 is in the 9th percentile; 284S is in the 10th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 284S higher · +10 ci (+4%)D17226 ci
284S236 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
D17 is in the 11th percentile; 284S is in the 13th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedD174
284S4
Median Row Crop Tractor6
D17 is in the 17th percentile; 284S is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 284S higher · +4 (+50%)D178
284S12
Median Row Crop Tractor16
D17 is in the 16th percentile; 284S is in the 27th · 1,200 models
D17 (A)284S (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | D17 | 284S | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Perkins | — |
| Model | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline | A4.236 | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 66hp | ▲ 284S+3 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 1,650RPM | 2,150RPM | ▲ 284S+500 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 226ci | 236ci | ▲ 284S+10 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.9in | ▲ D17+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 5in | ▲ 284S+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 140in | 158in | ▲ 284S+18 in · +13% |
| Width | 76.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 80.7in | 101in | ▲ 284S+20.3 in · +25% |
| Operating Weight | 4,675lb | 7,144lb | ▲ 284S+2,469 lb · +53% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Snap-Coupler | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 284S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 10th percentile (66 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 13th percentile (236 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 16th percentile (7,144 lb)
A · D17B · 284SMedian Row Crop Tractor