Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Mahindra 3550

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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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MahindraModel B

Mahindra 3550

Utility

power
48.9 hp
displacement
167 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 3550 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
MahindraMahindra 3550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ FD5 higher · +1.1 hp (+2%)
FD550 hp
355048.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 3550 is in the 44th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FD5 higher · +80 ci (+48%)
FD5247 ci
3550167 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 3550 is in the 45th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 3550 higher · +1 (+33%)
FD53
35504
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 3550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3550 higher · +4 (+50%)
FD58
355012
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 3550 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)3550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMahindra—
ModelFD53550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
ManufacturerVendeuvreMahindra—
ModelType 66Mahindra—
Power Output50hp48.9hp▲ FD5+1.1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,800RPM▲ 3550+1,000 RPM · +56%
Cylinders34▲ 3550+1 · +33%
Displacement247ci167ci▲ FD5+80 ci · +48%
Bore4.5in3.5in▲ FD5+1 in · +29%
Stroke5.1in4.3in▲ FD5+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
TypeManualPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
Length130in129in▲ FD5+1 in · <1%
Width68.9in75.4in▲ 3550+6.5 in · +9%
Height63in98in▲ 3550+35 in · +56%
Operating Weight5,412lb4,939lb▲ FD5+473 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IICategory I—
Hitch Category2Not recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,090lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Mahindra 3550Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 44th percentile (48.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 45th percentile (167 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,939 lb)
A · FD5B · 3550Median Utility Tractor
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