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Allis Chalmers D272 vs Fordson Major E27N

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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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FordsonModel B

Fordson Major E27N

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
267 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full Major E27N specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
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FordsonFordson Major E27N

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ D272 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
D27227.5 hp
Major E27N27 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; Major E27N is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Major E27N higher · +142 ci (+114%)
D272125 ci
Major E27N267 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; Major E27N is in the 74th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
D2724
Major E27N4
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; Major E27N is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
D2723
Major E27N3
Median Utility Tractor12

D272 is in the 3rd percentile; Major E27N is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

D272 (A)Major E27N (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFordson—
ModelD272Major E27N—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersFord—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineNot recorded—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ D272+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,650RPM1,200RPM▲ D272+450 RPM · +38%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement125ci267ci▲ Major E27N+142 ci · +114%
Bore3.4in4.1in▲ Major E27N+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke3.5in5in▲ Major E27N+1.5 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeSliding gearGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Length110in133in▲ Major E27N+23 in · +21%
WidthNot recorded65in—
Height63in81.9in▲ Major E27N+18.9 in · +30%
Operating Weight2,060lb4,343lb▲ Major E27N+2,283 lb · +111%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Coolant2gal12gal▲ Major E27N+10 gal · +500%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.5 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (125 ci)B · 74th percentile (267 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 13th percentile (2,060 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,343 lb)
A · D272B · Major E27NMedian Utility Tractor
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