Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs John Deere 5055E

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers FD5

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
247 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full FD5 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5055E

Utility

power
50.5 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5055E specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5055E higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
FD550 hp
5055E50.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 5055E is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FD5 higher · +68 ci (+38%)
FD5247 ci
5055E179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 5055E is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
FD53
5055E3
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5055E higher · +1 (+13%)
FD58
5055E9
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055E is in the 35th · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)5055E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelFD55055E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
ManufacturerVendeuvreJohn Deere—
ModelType 66PY3029H031072—
Power Output50hp50.5hp▲ 5055E+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,100RPM▲ 5055E+300 RPM · +17%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement247ci179ci▲ FD5+68 ci · +38%
Bore4.5in4.2in▲ FD5+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.1in4.3in▲ FD5+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
TypeManualSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
Length130in138in▲ 5055E+8 in · +6%
Width68.9in57.3in▲ FD5+11.6 in · +20%
Height63inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,412lb5,780lb▲ 5055E+368 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IICategory 2—
Hitch Category2Category 2—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5055EDifference
CoolantNot recorded2.5gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,780 lb)
A · FD5B · 5055EMedian Utility Tractor
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