Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I vs Farmall 856

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I

Row Crop

power
103 hp
displacement
426 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full D21 Series I specs
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FarmallModel B

Farmall 856

Row Crop

power
95 hp
displacement
407 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 856 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D21 Series I
vs
FarmallFarmall 856

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 8061,417

Engine Power

▲ D21 Series I higher · +8 hp (+8%)
D21 Series I103 hp
85695 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D21 Series I is in the 27th percentile; 856 is in the 21st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D21 Series I higher · +19 ci (+5%)
D21 Series I426 ci
856407 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D21 Series I is in the 72nd percentile; 856 is in the 57th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D21 Series I6
8566
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D21 Series I is in the 50th percentile; 856 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D21 Series I8
8568
Median Row Crop Tractor16

D21 Series I is in the 16th percentile; 856 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

D21 Series I (A)856 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFarmall
ModelD21 Series I856
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersInternational Harvester
Model3400D-407
Power Output103hp95hpD21 Series I+8 hp · +8%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM856+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement426ci407ciD21 Series I+19 ci · +5%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5in4.6inD21 Series I+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
TypeSliding gear with dry disc clutchSliding gear with dry disc clutchSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
Length161in164in856+3 in · +2%
Width91.6in91.7in856+0.1 in · <1%
Height107inNot recorded
Operating Weight9,500lb10,290lb856+790 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIH Fast Hitch
Hitch CategoryIII/IIII
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power
Brake TypeBand actuated discIndependent hydraulic disc

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
Coolant5.3gal6gal856+0.7 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFarmall 856Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 27th percentile (103 hp)B · 21st percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 72nd percentile (426 ci)B · 57th percentile (407 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 28th percentile (9,500 lb)B · 34th percentile (10,290 lb)
A · D21 Series IB · 856Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageAllis Chalmers D21 Series IFull spec pageFarmall 856