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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
Utility

Agricultural
How they compare
ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 1420 is in the 37th · 5,383 models
ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 1420 is in the 43rd · 5,580 models
ED40 is in the 50th percentile; 1420 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
ED40 is in the 23rd percentile; 1420 is in the 6th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | John Deere | — |
| Model | ED40 | 1420 | — |
| Category | Utility | Agricultural, Orchard/Vineyard | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Standard Ricardo | John Deere | — |
| Model | 23C | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 41hp | 43hp | ▲ 1420+2 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ ED40+50 RPM · +2% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ ED40+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 138ci | 165ci | ▲ 1420+27 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 4in | ▲ 1420+0.7 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 1420+0.3 in · +7% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Manual | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 114in | 134in | ▲ 1420+20 in · +18% |
| Width | 63in | 50in | ▲ ED40+13 in · +26% |
| Height | 68in | 52in | ▲ ED40+16 in · +31% |
| Operating Weight | 3,527lb | 2,350lb | ▲ ED40+1,177 lb · +50% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter - 12 volts | Electric | — |
| Pre-heating System | Glow plugs | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.6gal | 2.7gal | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | John Deere 1420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
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