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 420
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 420
Utility
- power
- 64 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 420 higher · +1 hp (+2%)D1763 hp
42064 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
D17 is in the 9th percentile; 420 is in the 10th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D17 higher · +25 ci (+12%)D17226 ci
420201 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
D17 is in the 11th percentile; 420 is in the 9th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ D17 higher · +1 (+33%)D174
4203
Median Row Crop Tractor6
D17 is in the 17th percentile; 420 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedD178
4208
Median Row Crop Tractor16
D17 is in the 16th percentile; 420 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
D17 (A)420 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | D17 | 420 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Perkins | — |
| Model | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline | 1103C 33T | — |
| Power Output | 63hp | 64hp | ▲ 420+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 1,650RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 420+550 RPM · +33% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ D17+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 226ci | 201ci | ▲ D17+25 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.1in | ▲ 420+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 5in | ▲ 420+0.5 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Power Shift | Synchro shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 140in | 138in | ▲ D17+2 in · +1% |
| Width | 76.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 80.7in | 93.7in | ▲ 420+13 in · +16% |
| Operating Weight | 4,675lb | 5,016lb | ▲ 420+341 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Live | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Snap-Coupler | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | 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 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers D17 | Massey Ferguson 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 10th percentile (64 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 9th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 8th percentile (5,016 lb)
A · D17B · 420Median Row Crop Tractor