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Allis Chalmers D270 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH

Allis Chalmers D270 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D270

Utility

power
22 hp
displacement
125 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full D270 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH

Lawn and Garden

power
22 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX42 KH specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
D27022 hp
XT2 LX42 KH22 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D270 is in the 11th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 11th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D270 higher · +80.8 ci (+183%)
D270125 ci
XT2 LX42 KH44.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D270 is in the 30th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 2nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D270 higher · +2 (+100%)
D2704
XT2 LX42 KH2
Median Utility Tractor4

D270 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ D270 higher · +2,050 lb (+456%)
D2702,500 lb
XT2 LX42 KH450 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

D270 is in the 16th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 1st · 5,107 models

D270 (A)XT2 LX42 KH (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCub Cadet—
ModelD270XT2 LX42 KH—
CategoryUtilityLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersKohler—
ModelAllis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasolineKT725—
Power Output22hp22hpSame
Rated RPM1,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders42▲ D270+2 · +100%
Displacement125ci44.2ci▲ D270+80.8 ci · +183%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ D270+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in2.6in▲ D270+0.9 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
TypeSliding GearBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Length120in67.7in▲ D270+52.3 in · +77%
Width83.6inNot recorded—
Height78in42.1in▲ D270+35.9 in · +85%
Operating Weight2,500lb450lb▲ D270+2,050 lb · +456%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with manual clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Hitch TypeAllis Snap CouplerNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Coolant1.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 11th percentile (22 hp)B · 11th percentile (22 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (125 ci)B · 2nd percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 16th percentile (2,500 lb)B · 1st percentile (450 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 27th percentile (120 in)B · 1st percentile (67.7 in)
A · D270B · XT2 LX42 KHMedian Utility Tractor
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