Head to head · Agricultural

Allis Chalmers HD21 vs Massey Ferguson 8170

Allis Chalmers HD21 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers HD21

Agricultural

power
225 hp
displacement
844 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
2
Full HD21 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8170

Row Crop

power
222 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8170 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers HD21
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 8170

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 971–1,130

Engine Power

▲ HD21 higher · +3 hp (+1%)
HD21225 hp
8170222 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

HD21 is in the 84th percentile; 8170 is in the 84th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HD21 higher · +330 ci (+64%)
HD21844 ci
8170514 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

HD21 is in the 96th percentile; 8170 is in the 88th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HD216
81706
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

HD21 is in the 74th percentile; 8170 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8170 higher · +16 (+800%)
HD212
817018
Median Agricultural Tractor16

HD21 is in the 1st percentile; 8170 is in the 68th · 972 models

HD21 (A)8170 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersMassey Ferguson—
ModelHD218170—
CategoryAgriculturalRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersValmet—
Power Output225hp222hp▲ HD21+3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 8170+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement844ci514ci▲ HD21+330 ci · +64%
Bore5.3in4.4in▲ HD21+0.9 in · +20%
Stroke6.5in5.7in▲ HD21+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
TypeTorque ConverterFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Length198inNot recorded—
Height99inNot recorded—
Operating Weight45,500lb21,595lb▲ HD21+23,905 lb · +111%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
System TypeNot recordedPressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers HD21Massey Ferguson 8170Difference
Coolant20gal8gal▲ HD21+12 gal · +150%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 84th percentile (225 hp)B · 84th percentile (222 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 96th percentile (844 ci)B · 88th percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 1st percentile (2)B · 68th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 99th percentile (45,500 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,595 lb)
A · HD21B · 8170Median Agricultural Tractor
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