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Allis Chalmers D272 vs Ford 1720

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D272

Utility

power
27.5 hp
displacement
125 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full D272 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 1720

Utility

power
27.8 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 1720 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
FordFord 1720

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1720 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
D27227.5 hp
172027.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; 1720 is in the 20th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +33.7 ci (+37%)
D272125 ci
172091.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; 1720 is in the 17th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +1 (+33%)
D2724
17203
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; 1720 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1720 higher · +9 (+300%)
D2723
172012
Median Utility Tractor12

D272 is in the 3rd percentile; 1720 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

D272 (A)1720 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord—
ModelD2721720—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersShibaura—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineN843—
Power Output27.5hp27.8hp▲ 1720+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,500RPM▲ 1720+850 RPM · +52%
Cylinders43▲ D272+1 · +33%
Displacement125ci91.3ci▲ D272+33.7 ci · +37%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ D272+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in3.5inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
TypeSliding gearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
Length110in121in▲ 1720+11 in · +10%
WidthNot recorded55.1in—
Height63in85.8in▲ 1720+22.8 in · +36%
Operating Weight2,060lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
Coolant2gal1.5gal▲ D272+0.5 gal · +33%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 1720Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.5 hp)B · 20th percentile (27.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (125 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 3rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (12)

Length

median 137 in
A · 16th percentile (110 in)B · 28th percentile (121 in)
A · D272B · 1720Median Utility Tractor
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