Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers FD5 vs Massey Ferguson 2850E

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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 2850E

Utility

power
48.8 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 2850E specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers FD5
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2850E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ FD5 higher · +1.2 hp (+2%)
FD550 hp
2850E48.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FD5 is in the 45th percentile; 2850E is in the 44th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FD5 higher · +98 ci (+66%)
FD5247 ci
2850E149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FD5 is in the 69th percentile; 2850E is in the 38th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2850E higher · +1 (+33%)
FD53
2850E4
Median Utility Tractor4

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 2850E is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
FD58
2850E8
Median Utility Tractor12

FD5 is in the 23rd percentile; 2850E is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

FD5 (A)2850E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelFD52850E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
ManufacturerVendeuvreIseki—
ModelType 66Not recorded—
Power Output50hp48.8hp▲ FD5+1.2 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,600RPM▲ 2850E+800 RPM · +44%
Cylinders34▲ 2850E+1 · +33%
Displacement247ci149ci▲ FD5+98 ci · +66%
Bore4.5in3.4in▲ FD5+1.1 in · +32%
Stroke5.1in4in▲ FD5+1.1 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
TypeManualMechanical Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
Length130in133in▲ 2850E+3 in · +2%
Width68.9in70.1in▲ 2850E+1.2 in · +2%
Height63in104in▲ 2850E+41 in · +65%
Operating Weight5,412lb3,858lb▲ FD5+1,554 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
Front Tire Size5.5-20Not recorded—
Rear Tire SizeDec-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category2II/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers FD5Massey Ferguson 2850EDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 44th percentile (48.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 69th percentile (247 ci)B · 38th percentile (149 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 35th percentile (3,858 lb)
A · FD5B · 2850EMedian Utility Tractor
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