Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers ED40 vs Fordson Farm Major

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers ED40

Utility

power
41 hp
displacement
138 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full ED40 specs
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FordsonModel B

Fordson Farm Major

Standard Tread

power
42 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Farm Major specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers ED40
vs
FordsonFordson Farm Major

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Farm Major higher · +1 hp (+2%)
ED4041 hp
Farm Major42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

ED40 is in the 35th percentile; Farm Major is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Farm Major higher · +82 ci (+59%)
ED40138 ci
Farm Major220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

ED40 is in the 35th percentile; Farm Major is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ED404
Farm Major4
Median Utility Tractor4

ED40 is in the 50th percentile; Farm Major is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ ED40 higher · +2 (+33%)
ED408
Farm Major6
Median Utility Tractor12

ED40 is in the 23rd percentile; Farm Major is in the 11th · 4,941 models

ED40 (A)Farm Major (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersFordson—
ModelED40Farm Major—
CategoryUtilityStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
ManufacturerStandard RicardoFordson—
Model23CNot recorded—
Power Output41hp42hp▲ Farm Major+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,250RPM1,600RPM▲ ED40+650 RPM · +41%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement138ci220ci▲ Farm Major+82 ci · +59%
Bore3.3in3.9in▲ Farm Major+0.6 in · +18%
Stroke4in4.5in▲ Farm Major+0.5 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Length114in131in▲ Farm Major+17 in · +15%
Width63in71in▲ Farm Major+8 in · +13%
Height68in62.6in▲ ED40+5.4 in · +9%
Operating Weight3,527lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00x16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12x28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter - 12 voltsElectric—
Pre-heating SystemGlow plugsNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
Coolant2.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Fordson Farm MajorDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 35th percentile (41 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 35th percentile (138 ci)B · 60th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 11th percentile (6)

Length

median 137 in
A · 19th percentile (114 in)B · 42nd percentile (131 in)
A · ED40B · Farm MajorMedian Utility Tractor
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