Head to head · Industrial

Allis Chalmers HD16A vs Challenger 45

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers HD16A

Industrial

power
163 hp
displacement
844 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full HD16A specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 45

Industrial

power
240 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 45 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers HD16A
vs
ChallengerChallenger 45

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial

n = 38–55

Engine Displacement

▲ HD16A higher · +441 ci (+109%)
HD16A844 ci
45403 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci

HD16A is in the 86th percentile; 45 is in the 57th · 53 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HD16A6
456
Median Industrial Tractor4

HD16A is in the 88th percentile; 45 is in the 88th · 55 models

Forward Gears

▲ 45 higher · +10 (+167%)
HD16A6
4516
Median Industrial Tractor5

HD16A is in the 65th percentile; 45 is in the 97th · 43 models

Operating Weight

▲ HD16A higher · +8,800 lb (+39%)
HD16A31,500 lb
4522,700 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb

HD16A is in the 91st percentile; 45 is in the 79th · 49 models

HD16A (A)45 (B)Median Industrial Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersChallenger—
ModelHD16A45—
CategoryIndustrialIndustrialSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCaterpillar—
Model1600003116—
Power Output163hp240hp▲ 45+77 hp · +47%
Rated RPM1,600RPM2,100RPM▲ 45+500 RPM · +31%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement844ci403ci▲ HD16A+441 ci · +109%
Bore5.3in4.1in▲ HD16A+1.2 in · +29%
Stroke6.5in5in▲ HD16A+1.5 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
TypeGearFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
Length181in211in▲ 45+30 in · +17%
Width96in91in▲ HD16A+5 in · +5%
Height90.5in120in▲ 45+29.5 in · +33%
Operating Weight31,500lb22,700lb▲ HD16A+8,800 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
System TypeNot recordedVariable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensated—
Steering TypeHydraulicDifferential Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/II—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
Steering TypeHydraulicDifferential Power—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
Starter TypeElectric12-volts—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers HD16AChallenger 45Difference
CoolantNot recorded8.6gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 284 ci
A · 86th percentile (844 ci)B · 57th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 88th percentile (6)B · 88th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 5
A · 65th percentile (6)B · 97th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 9,127 lb
A · 91st percentile (31,500 lb)B · 79th percentile (22,700 lb)

Length

median 125 in
A · 76th percentile (181 in)B · 94th percentile (211 in)
A · HD16AB · 45Median Industrial Tractor
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