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Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers ED40
Utility
- power
- 41 hp
- displacement
- 138 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Allis Chalmers ED40 vs Farmall Super MD
FarmallModel B
Farmall Super MD
Row Crop
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers ED40
vs
FarmallFarmall Super MD
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Super MD higher · +1 hp (+2%)ED4041 hp
Super MD42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
ED40 is in the 35th percentile; Super MD is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Super MD higher · +126 ci (+91%)ED40138 ci
Super MD264 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
ED40 is in the 35th percentile; Super MD is in the 74th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedED404
Super MD4
Median Utility Tractor4
ED40 is in the 50th percentile; Super MD is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ ED40 higher · +3 (+60%)ED408
Super MD5
Median Utility Tractor12
ED40 is in the 23rd percentile; Super MD is in the 6th · 4,941 models
ED40 (A)Super MD (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Farmall | — |
| Model | ED40 | Super MD | — |
| Category | Utility | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Standard Ricardo | International Harvester | — |
| Model | 23C | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 41hp | 42hp | ▲ Super MD+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 1,450RPM | ▲ ED40+800 RPM · +55% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 138ci | 264ci | ▲ Super MD+126 ci · +91% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 4in | ▲ Super MD+0.7 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 4in | 5.2in | ▲ Super MD+1.2 in · +30% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 114in | 141in | ▲ Super MD+27 in · +24% |
| Width | 63in | 84.5in | ▲ Super MD+21.5 in · +34% |
| Height | 68in | 79in | ▲ Super MD+11 in · +16% |
| Operating Weight | 3,527lb | 5,725lb | ▲ Super MD+2,198 lb · +62% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | IH Lift-All | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IH Fast Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter - 12 volts | Electric | — |
| Pre-heating System | Glow plugs | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.6gal | 7gal | ▲ Super MD+4.4 gal · +169% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Farmall Super MD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 35th percentile (41 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 35th percentile (138 ci)B · 74th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 30th percentile (3,527 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,725 lb)
A · ED40B · Super MDMedian Utility Tractor