Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D19 vs Massey Ferguson 281

Allis Chalmers D19 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D19

Row Crop

power
74.2 hp
displacement
262 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full D19 specs
Massey Ferguson 281 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 281

Agricultural

power
75 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 281 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D19
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 281

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 281 higher · +0.8 hp (+1%)
D1974.2 hp
28175 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D19 is in the 11th percentile; 281 is in the 12th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D19 higher · +6 ci (+2%)
D19262 ci
281256 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D19 is in the 19th percentile; 281 is in the 19th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ D19 higher · +2 (+50%)
D196
2814
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D19 is in the 50th percentile; 281 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D198
2818
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D19 is in the 16th percentile; 281 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

D19 (A)281 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD19281—
CategoryRow CropAgricultural—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersPerkins—
ModelAllis Chalmers 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline1004.42—
Power Output74.2hp75hp▲ 281+0.8 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 281+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders64▲ D19+2 · +50%
Displacement262ci256ci▲ D19+6 ci · +2%
Bore3.6in4.1in▲ 281+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.4in5in▲ 281+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeSliding gearSliding gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Length154in153in▲ D19+1 in · <1%
Width83.6in79in▲ D19+4.6 in · +6%
Height89in99in▲ 281+10 in · +11%
Operating Weight6,650lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeLiveNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Hitch TypeSnap-Coupler / Three-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical band and dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
Coolant3.8gal3.7gal▲ D19+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D19Massey Ferguson 281Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 11th percentile (74.2 hp)B · 12th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 19th percentile (262 ci)B · 19th percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Length

median 180 in
A · 19th percentile (154 in)B · 18th percentile (153 in)
A · D19B · 281Median Row Crop Tractor
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