Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Massey Ferguson 250X

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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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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 250X

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 250X specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 250X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 250X higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
FD550 hp
250X50.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 250X is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FD5 higher · +94 ci (+61%)
FD5247 ci
250X153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 250X is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
FD53
250X3
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 250X is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
FD58
250X8
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 250X is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)250X (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelFD5250X—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
ManufacturerVendeuvrePerkins—
ModelType 66AD3.152—
Power Output50hp50.3hp▲ 250X+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,250RPM▲ 250X+450 RPM · +25%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement247ci153ci▲ FD5+94 ci · +61%
Bore4.5in3.6in▲ FD5+0.9 in · +25%
Stroke5.1in5in▲ FD5+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
TypeManualManualSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
Length130in151in▲ 250X+21 in · +16%
Width68.9in54.3in▲ FD5+14.6 in · +27%
Height63in50.4in▲ FD5+12.6 in · +25%
Operating Weight5,412lb5,631lb▲ 250X+219 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category2II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 250XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 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 · 53rd percentile (5,631 lb)
A · FD5B · 250XMedian Utility Tractor
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