Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D17 vs UTB/Universal 640

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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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 640

Utility

power
65 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 640 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D17
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 640

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 640 higher · +2 hp (+3%)
D1763 hp
64065 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D17 is in the 9th percentile; 640 is in the 10th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D17 higher · +7 ci (+3%)
D17226 ci
640219 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D17 is in the 11th percentile; 640 is in the 11th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D174
6404
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D17 is in the 17th percentile; 640 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D178
6408
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D17 is in the 16th percentile; 640 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

D17 (A)640 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersUTB/Universal—
ModelD17640—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersUTB/Universal—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output63hp65hp▲ 640+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,400RPM▲ 640+750 RPM · +45%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement226ci219ci▲ D17+7 ci · +3%
Bore4in4inSame
Stroke4.5in4.3in▲ D17+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
TypePartial Power ShiftConstant Mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
Length140inNot recorded—
Width76.4inNot recorded—
Height80.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,675lb4,400lb▲ D17+275 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
TypeLiveRear PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-CouplerThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
Coolant3.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D17UTB/Universal 640Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 9th percentile (63 hp)B · 10th percentile (65 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (226 ci)B · 11th percentile (219 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 · 6th percentile (4,400 lb)
A · D17B · 640Median Row Crop Tractor
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