Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D270 vs Ford 1520

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
Ford 1520 Tractor
FordModel B

Ford 1520

Utility

power
22 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1520 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D270
vs
FordFord 1520

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
D27022 hp
152022 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D270 is in the 11th percentile; 1520 is in the 11th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D270 higher · +43.8 ci (+54%)
D270125 ci
152081.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D270 is in the 30th percentile; 1520 is in the 13th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D270 higher · +1 (+33%)
D2704
15203
Median Utility Tractor4

D270 is in the 50th percentile; 1520 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1520 higher · +5 (+125%)
D2704
15209
Median Utility Tractor12

D270 is in the 4th percentile; 1520 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

D270 (A)1520 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord
ModelD2701520
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersShibaura
ModelAllis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasolineJ843
Power Output22hp22hpSame
Rated RPM1,600RPM2,500RPM1520+900 RPM · +56%
Cylinders43D270+1 · +33%
Displacement125ci81.2ciD270+43.8 ci · +54%
Bore3.4in3.3inD270+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in3.2inD270+0.4 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
TypeSliding GearGear type

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
Length120in112inD270+8 in · +7%
Width83.6in48inD270+35.6 in · +74%
Height78in84.3in1520+6.3 in · +8%
Operating Weight2,500lb2,156lbD270+344 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
Hitch TypeAllis Snap CouplerNot recorded
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,934lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedPower
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
Coolant1.5gal1.1galD270+0.4 gal · +36%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D270Ford 1520Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with two-post ROPS

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 · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 16th percentile (2,500 lb)B · 13th percentile (2,156 lb)
A · D270B · 1520Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAllis Chalmers D270Full spec pageFord 1520