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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 255
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 255
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 212 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 255
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedFD550 hp
25550 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 255 is in the 45th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ FD5 higher · +35 ci (+17%)FD5247 ci
255212 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 255 is in the 59th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 255 higher · +1 (+33%)FD53
2554
Median Utility Tractor4
FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 255 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedFD58
2558
Median Utility Tractor12
FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 255 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
FD5 (A)255 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | FD5 | 255 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vendeuvre | Perkins | — |
| Model | Type 66 | AG4.212 | — |
| Power Output | 50hp | 50hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,000RPM | ▲ 255+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 255+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 247ci | 212ci | ▲ FD5+35 ci · +17% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 3.9in | ▲ FD5+0.6 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 4.5in | ▲ FD5+0.6 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Gear shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 130in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 68.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 63in | 63.1in | ▲ 255+0.1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 5,412lb | 6,140lb | ▲ 255+728 lb · +13% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear, live (two-stage clutch) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 5.5-20 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Dec-38 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | 2 | II/I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Allis Chalmers FD5 | Massey Ferguson 255 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
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 · 59th percentile (212 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 51st percentile (5,412 lb)B · 58th percentile (6,140 lb)
A · FD5B · 255Median Utility Tractor