Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D272 vs Massey Ferguson 1230

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1230

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
87.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1230 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1230

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
123027 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; 1230 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +37.8 ci (+43%)
D272125 ci
123087.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; 1230 is in the 15th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +1 (+33%)
D2724
12303
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; 1230 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1230 higher · +6 (+200%)
D2723
12309
Median Utility Tractor12

D272 is in the 3rd percentile; 1230 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

D272 (A)1230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelD2721230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersIseki—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineE3CF—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ D272+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,650RPM2,500RPM▲ 1230+850 RPM · +52%
Cylinders43▲ D272+1 · +33%
Displacement125ci87.2ci▲ D272+37.8 ci · +43%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3.5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Length110in117in▲ 1230+7 in · +6%
WidthNot recorded55.6in—
Height63in79.1in▲ 1230+16.1 in · +26%
Operating Weight2,060lb1,896lb▲ D272+164 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.00-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-16—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Massey Ferguson 1230Difference
Coolant2gal1.9gal▲ D272+0.1 gal · +5%

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 · 15th percentile (87.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 3rd percentile (3)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 13th percentile (2,060 lb)B · 10th percentile (1,896 lb)
A · D272B · 1230Median Utility Tractor
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