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Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers FD5
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 247 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Cub Cadet Lx490
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet Lx490
Utility
- power
- 48.5 hp
- displacement
- 119 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet Lx490
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ FD5 higher · +1.5 hp (+3%)FD550 hp
Lx49048.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
FD5 is in the 45th percentile; Lx490 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ FD5 higher · +128 ci (+108%)FD5247 ci
Lx490119 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
FD5 is in the 69th percentile; Lx490 is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ Lx490 higher · +1 (+33%)FD53
Lx4904
Median Utility Tractor4
FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; Lx490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Lx490 higher · +4 (+50%)FD58
Lx49012
Median Utility Tractor12
FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; Lx490 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
FD5 (A)Lx490 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | FD5 | Lx490 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vendeuvre | Yanmar | — |
| Model | Type 66 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 48.5hp | ▲ FD5+1.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ Lx490+800 RPM · +44% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ Lx490+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 247ci | 119ci | ▲ FD5+128 ci · +108% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 3.3in | ▲ FD5+1.2 in · +36% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 3.5in | ▲ FD5+1.6 in · +46% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 130in | 124in | ▲ FD5+6 in · +5% |
| Width | 68.9in | 69.5in | ▲ Lx490+0.6 in · <1% |
| Height | 63in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,412lb | 3,618lb | ▲ FD5+1,794 lb · +50% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 5.5-20 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Dec-38 | 14.9-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Type 1 | — |
| Hitch Category | 2 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.3gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 28th percentile (119 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,618 lb)
A · FD5B · Lx490Median Utility Tractor