Head to head · Row Crop

Allis Chalmers D21 Series II vs CaseIH 1255 XL

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CaseIHModel B

CaseIH 1255 XL

Row Crop

power
125 hp
displacement
358 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1255 XL specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D21 Series II
vs
CaseIHCaseIH 1255 XL

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,157–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 1255 XL higher · +4 hp (+3%)
D21 Series II121 hp
1255 XL125 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

D21 Series II is in the 40th percentile; 1255 XL is in the 42nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D21 Series II higher · +68 ci (+19%)
D21 Series II426 ci
1255 XL358 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

D21 Series II is in the 72nd percentile; 1255 XL is in the 40th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D21 Series II6
1255 XL6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

D21 Series II is in the 50th percentile; 1255 XL is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Length

▲ 1255 XL higher · +29 in (+18%)
D21 Series II160 in
1255 XL189 in
Median Row Crop Tractor180 in

D21 Series II is in the 25th percentile; 1255 XL is in the 62nd · 1,157 models

D21 Series II (A)1255 XL (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCaseIH—
ModelD21 Series II1255 XL—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersInternational Harvester—
Model3500DT-358—
Power Output121hp125hp▲ 1255 XL+4 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement426ci358ci▲ D21 Series II+68 ci · +19%
Bore4.3in3.9in▲ D21 Series II+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5in5.1in▲ 1255 XL+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
TypeSliding gear with dry disc clutchFully synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
Length160in189in▲ 1255 XL+29 in · +18%
Width91.3inNot recorded—
Height106inNot recorded—
Operating Weight9,502lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/IIIII/IISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeBand actuated discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
Coolant7.8gal8.5gal▲ 1255 XL+0.6 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D21 Series IICaseIH 1255 XLDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 40th percentile (121 hp)B · 42nd percentile (125 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 72nd percentile (426 ci)B · 40th percentile (358 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 180 in
A · 25th percentile (160 in)B · 62nd percentile (189 in)
A · D21 Series IIB · 1255 XLMedian Row Crop Tractor
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