Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers ED40 vs Massey-Harris 44 Special

Image not recorded
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers ED40

Utility

power
41 hp
displacement
138 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full ED40 specs
Image not recorded
Massey-HarrisModel B

Massey-Harris 44 Special

Row Crop

power
41.7 hp
displacement
277 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 44 Special specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers ED40
vs
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 44 Special

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 44 Special higher · +0.7 hp (+2%)
ED4041 hp
44 Special41.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 44 Special is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 44 Special higher · +139 ci (+101%)
ED40138 ci
44 Special277 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

ED40 is in the 35th percentile; 44 Special is in the 82nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
ED404
44 Special4
Median Utility Tractor4

ED40 is in the 50th percentile; 44 Special is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ ED40 higher · +3 (+60%)
ED408
44 Special5
Median Utility Tractor12

ED40 is in the 23rd percentile; 44 Special is in the 6th · 4,941 models

ED40 (A)44 Special (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey-Harris—
ModelED4044 Special—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerStandard RicardoMassey-Harris—
Model23CNot recorded—
Power Output41hp41.7hp▲ 44 Special+0.7 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,250RPM1,350RPM▲ ED40+900 RPM · +67%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement138ci277ci▲ 44 Special+139 ci · +101%
Bore3.3in4in▲ 44 Special+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4in5.5in▲ 44 Special+1.5 in · +38%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeGearUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Length114in135in▲ 44 Special+21 in · +18%
Width63in78.7in▲ 44 Special+15.7 in · +25%
Height68in79.9in▲ 44 Special+11.9 in · +18%
Operating Weight3,527lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManual worm-and-sector—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded534rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedMassey Hitch-All—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManual worm-and-sector—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter - 12 voltsElectric—
Pre-heating SystemGlow plugsNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded23gal—
Coolant2.6gal5.5gal▲ 44 Special+2.9 gal · +112%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers ED40Massey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 35th percentile (41 hp)B · 36th percentile (41.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 35th percentile (138 ci)B · 82nd percentile (277 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Length

median 137 in
A · 19th percentile (114 in)B · 48th percentile (135 in)
A · ED40B · 44 SpecialMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAllis Chalmers ED40Full spec pageMassey-Harris 44 Special