Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D272 vs Kubota GL281

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota GL281

Utility

power
28.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL281 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
KubotaKubota GL281

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ GL281 higher · +1.1 hp (+4%)
D27227.5 hp
GL28128.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; GL281 is in the 21st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +33.5 ci (+37%)
D272125 ci
GL28191.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; GL281 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +1 (+33%)
D2724
GL2813
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; GL281 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ GL281 higher · +13 (+433%)
D2723
GL28116
Median Utility Tractor12

D272 is in the 3rd percentile; GL281 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

D272 (A)GL281 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersKubota—
ModelD272GL281—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersKubota—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineD1503—
Power Output27.5hp28.6hp▲ GL281+1.1 hp · +4%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,700RPM▲ GL281+1,050 RPM · +64%
Cylinders43▲ D272+1 · +33%
Displacement125ci91.5ci▲ D272+33.5 ci · +37%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ D272+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in3.6in▲ GL281+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Length110inNot recorded—
WidthNot recorded55.1in—
Height63inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,060lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Aug—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-26—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota GL281Difference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.5 hp)B · 21st percentile (28.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (125 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 3rd percentile (3)B · 73rd percentile (16)
A · D272B · GL281Median Utility Tractor
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