Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D272 vs Kubota KT280

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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 KT280

Utility

power
27.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full KT280 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
KubotaKubota KT280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KT280 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
D27227.5 hp
KT28027.6 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; KT280 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +33.5 ci (+37%)
D272125 ci
KT28091.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; KT280 is in the 20th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +1 (+33%)
D2724
KT2803
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; KT280 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ KT280 higher · +9 (+300%)
D2723
KT28012
Median Utility Tractor12

D272 is in the 3rd percentile; KT280 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

D272 (A)KT280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersKubota—
ModelD272KT280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersKubota—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineD1503—
Power Output27.5hp27.6hp▲ KT280+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,600RPM▲ KT280+950 RPM · +58%
Cylinders43▲ D272+1 · +33%
Displacement125ci91.5ci▲ D272+33.5 ci · +37%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ D272+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in3.6in▲ KT280+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
TypeSliding gearPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
Length110inNot recorded—
WidthNot recorded52in—
Height63inNot recorded—
Operating Weight2,060lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Kubota KT280Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.5 hp)B · 19th percentile (27.6 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 · 50th percentile (12)
A · D272B · KT280Median Utility Tractor
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