Head to head · Crawler

Allis Chalmers HD14 vs Claas Challenger 55

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers HD14

Crawler

power
Not recorded
displacement
426 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full HD14 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers HD14
vs
ClaasClaas Challenger 55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 134–192

Engine Displacement

▲ Challenger 55 higher · +16 ci (+4%)
HD14426 ci
Challenger 55442 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

HD14 is in the 48th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 49th · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HD146
Challenger 556
Median Crawler Tractor6

HD14 is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ Challenger 55 higher · +10 (+167%)
HD146
Challenger 5516
Median Crawler Tractor10

HD14 is in the 34th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 69th · 179 models

Operating Weight

▲ HD14 higher · +2,750 lb (+11%)
HD1428,750 lb
Challenger 5526,000 lb
Median Crawler Tractor23,320 lb

HD14 is in the 65th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 58th · 173 models

HD14 (A)Challenger 55 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersClaas—
ModelHD14Challenger 55—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
ManufacturerGeneral MotorsCaterpillar—
ModelJun-713126—
Rated RPM1,500RPM2,100RPM▲ Challenger 55+600 RPM · +40%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement426ci442ci▲ Challenger 55+16 ci · +4%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
TypeGear-drivenFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
Length165in211in▲ Challenger 55+46 in · +28%
Width92in91in▲ HD14+1 in · +1%
Height80in125in▲ Challenger 55+45 in · +56%
Operating Weight28,750lb26,000lb▲ HD14+2,750 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
System TypeNot recordedVariable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedDifferential Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Drive TypeTrackNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedDifferential Power—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
Coolant12gal8.6gal▲ HD14+3.4 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers HD14Claas Challenger 55Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 48th percentile (426 ci)B · 49th percentile (442 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 34th percentile (6)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 65th percentile (28,750 lb)B · 58th percentile (26,000 lb)

Length

median 146 in
A · 57th percentile (165 in)B · 77th percentile (211 in)
A · HD14B · Challenger 55Median Crawler Tractor
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