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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 Massey Ferguson 42
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 42
Utility
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers ED40
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 42
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 42 higher · +1 hp (+2%)ED4041 hp
4242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 42 is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 42 higher · +14 ci (+10%)ED40138 ci
42152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 42 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ ED40 higher · +1 (+33%)ED404
423
Median Utility Tractor4
ED40 is in the 50th percentile; 42 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 42 higher · +4 (+50%)ED408
4212
Median Utility Tractor12
ED40 is in the 23rd percentile; 42 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
ED40 (A)42 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | ED40 | 42 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Standard Ricardo | Perkins | — |
| Model | 23C | A3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 41hp | 42hp | ▲ 42+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,250RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ ED40+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 138ci | 152ci | ▲ 42+14 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.6in | ▲ 42+0.3 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 4in | 5in | ▲ 42+1 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear with two-speed power shift option | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 114in | 118in | ▲ 42+4 in · +4% |
| Width | 63in | 72.1in | ▲ 42+9.1 in · +14% |
| Height | 68in | 56.1in | ▲ ED40+11.9 in · +21% |
| Operating Weight | 3,527lb | 3,638lb | ▲ 42+111 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter - 12 volts | Electric | — |
| Pre-heating System | Glow plugs | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.6gal | 2.7gal | ▲ 42+0.1 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers ED40 | Massey Ferguson 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
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 · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 30th percentile (3,527 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)
A · ED40B · 42Median Utility Tractor