Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers ED40 vs John Deere 1420

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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
John Deere 1420 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 1420

Agricultural

power
43 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
5
Full 1420 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers ED40
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John DeereJohn Deere 1420

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1420 higher · +2 hp (+5%)
ED4041 hp
142043 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 1420 is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1420 higher · +27 ci (+20%)
ED40138 ci
1420165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 1420 is in the 43rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ ED40 higher · +1 (+33%)
ED404
14203
Median Utility Tractor4

ED40 is in the 50th percentile; 1420 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ ED40 higher · +3 (+60%)
ED408
14205
Median Utility Tractor12

ED40 is in the 23rd percentile; 1420 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

ED40 (A)1420 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelED401420—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural, Orchard/Vineyard—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
ManufacturerStandard RicardoJohn Deere—
Model23CNot recorded—
Power Output41hp43hp▲ 1420+2 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,200RPM▲ ED40+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders43▲ ED40+1 · +33%
Displacement138ci165ci▲ 1420+27 ci · +20%
Bore3.3in4in▲ 1420+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4in4.3in▲ 1420+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
TypeGearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
Length114in134in▲ 1420+20 in · +18%
Width63in50in▲ ED40+13 in · +26%
Height68in52in▲ ED40+16 in · +31%
Operating Weight3,527lb2,350lb▲ ED40+1,177 lb · +50%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter - 12 voltsElectric—
Pre-heating SystemGlow plugsNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
Coolant2.6gal2.7galSame

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40John Deere 1420Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 35th percentile (41 hp)B · 37th percentile (43 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 35th percentile (138 ci)B · 43rd percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 6th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 30th percentile (3,527 lb)B · 15th percentile (2,350 lb)
A · ED40B · 1420Median Utility Tractor
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