Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs Massey Ferguson 85

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 85

Row Crop

power
62.2 hp
displacement
242 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 85 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 85

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ D17 higher · +0.8 hp (+1%)
D1763 hp
8562.2 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 85 is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85 higher · +16 ci (+7%)
D17226 ci
85242 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 85 is in the 15th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
854
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 85 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D178
858
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 85 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)85 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD1785—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersContinental—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineE223—
Power Output63hp62.2hp▲ D17+0.8 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,000RPM▲ 85+350 RPM · +21%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci242ci▲ 85+16 ci · +7%
Bore4in3.9in▲ D17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.5in5.1in▲ 85+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Length140inNot recorded—
Width76.4inNot recorded—
Height80.7in64.5in▲ D17+16.2 in · +25%
Operating Weight4,675lb5,737lb▲ 85+1,062 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
TypeLiveLiveSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power RatingNot recorded62.2hp—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50-16:6:36—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded15-30:6:16—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-Coupler3—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical Disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.8gal▲ 85+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17Massey Ferguson 85Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 9th percentile (62.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 15th percentile (242 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)B · 11th percentile (5,737 lb)
A · D17B · 85Median Row Crop Tractor
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