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Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers FD5
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 247 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Massey Ferguson 254
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 254
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 152 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 254
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedFD550 hp
25450 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 254 is in the 45th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ FD5 higher · +95 ci (+63%)FD5247 ci
254152 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 254 is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedFD53
2543
Median Utility Tractor4
FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 254 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 254 higher · +4 (+50%)FD58
25412
Median Utility Tractor12
FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 254 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
FD5 (A)254 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | FD5 | 254 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vendeuvre | Perkins | — |
| Model | Type 66 | AD3.152 | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 50hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ 254+450 RPM · +25% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 247ci | 152ci | ▲ FD5+95 ci · +63% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 3.6in | ▲ FD5+0.9 in · +25% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 5in | ▲ FD5+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 130in | 140in | ▲ 254+10 in · +8% |
| Width | 68.9in | 68.5in | ▲ FD5+0.4 in · <1% |
| Height | 63in | 94.5in | ▲ 254+31.5 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 5,412lb | 5,485lb | ▲ 254+73 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 5.5-20 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Dec-38 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | 2 | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 39th percentile (152 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,485 lb)
A · FD5B · 254Median Utility Tractor