Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs Massey Ferguson 390T

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 390T

Utility

power
65.2 hp
displacement
236 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 390T specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 390T

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 390T higher · +2.2 hp (+3%)
D1763 hp
390T65.2 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 390T is in the 10th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 390T higher · +10 ci (+4%)
D17226 ci
390T236 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 390T is in the 14th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
390T4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 390T is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 390T higher · +4 (+50%)
D178
390T12
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 390T is in the 27th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)390T (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD17390T—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersPerkins—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineAT4.236—
Power Output63hp65.2hp▲ 390T+2.2 hp · +3%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,200RPM▲ 390T+550 RPM · +33%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci236ci▲ 390T+10 ci · +4%
Bore4in3.9in▲ D17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ 390T+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
TypePartial Power ShiftSynchromesh, Synchronized shuttle, Two-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Length140in146in▲ 390T+6 in · +4%
Width76.4in73.7in▲ D17+2.7 in · +4%
Height80.7in99.4in▲ 390T+18.7 in · +23%
Operating Weight4,675lb6,325lb▲ 390T+1,650 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
TypeLiveIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerII—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded7,530lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
Coolant3.6gal4.1gal▲ 390T+0.5 gal · +14%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 390TDifference
TypeOpen operator stationROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 10th percentile (65.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 14th percentile (236 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 · 13th percentile (6,325 lb)
A · D17B · 390TMedian Row Crop Tractor
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