Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Massey Ferguson 253

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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
Massey Ferguson 253 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 253

Utility

power
50.3 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 253 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 253

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 253 higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
FD550 hp
25350.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 253 is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FD5 higher · +94 ci (+61%)
FD5247 ci
253153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 253 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
FD53
2533
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
FD58
2538
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 253 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)253 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelFD5253—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
ManufacturerVendeuvrePerkins—
ModelType 66Diesel, Serial No. CN 31219U8264 15S—
Power Output50hp50.3hp▲ 253+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,250RPM▲ 253+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 253Difference
TypeManualSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Length130inNot recorded—
Width68.9inNot recorded—
Height63in86.6in▲ 253+23.6 in · +37%
Operating Weight5,412lb4,950lb▲ FD5+462 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded5.3gpm—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two-stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded—
Hitch Category2II—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 253Difference
TypeNot recordedTwo-post ROPS—

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 · 41st 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 · 47th percentile (4,950 lb)
A · FD5B · 253Median Utility Tractor
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