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Allis Chalmers D272 vs Ford 8N

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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
Ford 8N Tractor
FordModel B

Ford 8N

Utility

power
27.4 hp
displacement
120 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 8N specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
FordFord 8N

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,3215,720

Engine Power

▲ D272 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
D27227.5 hp
8N27.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; 8N is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +5 ci (+4%)
D272125 ci
8N120 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; 8N is in the 28th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D2724
8N4
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; 8N is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8N higher · +1 (+33%)
D2723
8N4
Median Utility Tractor12

D272 is in the 3rd percentile; 8N is in the 4th · 4,941 models

D272 (A)8N (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFord
ModelD2728N
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersFord
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineNot recorded
Power Output27.5hp27.4hpD272+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,000RPM8N+350 RPM · +21%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement125ci120ciD272+5 ci · +4%
Bore3.4in3.2inD272+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.5in3.7in8N+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
TypeSliding gearConstant mesh

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
Length110in115in8N+5 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded64.8in
Height63in54.5inD272+8.5 in · +16%
Operating Weight2,060lb2,717lb8N+657 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded4.9gpm
Steering TypeNot recordedMechanical

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm
Power RatingNot recorded23.9hp

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch CapacityNot recorded800lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedMechanical
Power SteeringNot recordedfalse
Brake TypeNot recordedManual Drum
Differential Lock TypeNot recordedMechanical
Differential Lock LocationNot recordedRear

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
Coolant2gal3gal8N+1 gal · +50%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Ford 8NDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.5 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (125 ci)B · 28th percentile (120 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 3rd percentile (3)B · 4th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 13th percentile (2,060 lb)B · 19th percentile (2,717 lb)
A · D272B · 8NMedian Utility Tractor
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