Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs John Deere 5203S

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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 5203S

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5203S specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5203S

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
FD550 hp
5203S50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 5203S is in the 45th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FD5 higher · +68 ci (+38%)
FD5247 ci
5203S179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 5203S is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
FD53
5203S3
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 5203S is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
FD58
5203S8
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 5203S is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)5203S (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersJohn Deere—
ModelFD55203S—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
ManufacturerVendeuvreJohn Deere—
ModelType 66Not recorded—
Power Output50hp50hpSame
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,400RPM▲ 5203S+600 RPM · +33%
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 5203SDifference
TypeManualCollar Shift Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
Length130in138in▲ 5203S+8 in · +6%
Width68.9in72.1in▲ 5203S+3.2 in · +5%
Height63inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,412lb4,497lb▲ FD5+915 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch Category2II—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5John Deere 5203SDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 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 · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,497 lb)
A · FD5B · 5203SMedian Utility Tractor
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