Head to head · Industrial

Allis Chalmers HD9 vs Claas Challenger 55

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers HD9

Industrial

power
Not recorded
displacement
284 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full HD9 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers HD9
vs
ClaasClaas Challenger 55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial

n = 3855

Engine Displacement

▲ Challenger 55 higher · +158 ci (+56%)
HD9284 ci
Challenger 55442 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci

HD9 is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 66th · 53 models

Cylinders

▲ Challenger 55 higher · +2 (+50%)
HD94
Challenger 556
Median Industrial Tractor4

HD9 is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 88th · 55 models

Forward Gears

▲ Challenger 55 higher · +10 (+167%)
HD96
Challenger 5516
Median Industrial Tractor5

HD9 is in the 65th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 97th · 43 models

Operating Weight

▲ Challenger 55 higher · +7,200 lb (+38%)
HD918,800 lb
Challenger 5526,000 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb

HD9 is in the 70th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 87th · 49 models

HD9 (A)Challenger 55 (B)Median Industrial Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersClaas
ModelHD9Challenger 55
CategoryIndustrialCrawler, Agricultural

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
ManufacturerGeneral MotorsCaterpillar
ModelNot recorded3126
Rated RPM1,600RPM2,100RPMChallenger 55+500 RPM · +31%
Cylinders46Challenger 55+2 · +50%
Displacement284ci442ciChallenger 55+158 ci · +56%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
TypeGearFull Power Shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
Length150in211inChallenger 55+61 in · +41%
Width95.1in91inHD9+4.1 in · +5%
Height73.1in125inChallenger 55+51.9 in · +71%
Operating Weight18,800lb26,000lbChallenger 55+7,200 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
System TypeNot recordedVariable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensated
Steering TypeNot recordedDifferential Power

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII/II
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedCrawler
Steering TypeNot recordedDifferential Power

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
Coolant7.3gal8.6galChallenger 55+1.3 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers HD9Claas Challenger 55Difference
TypeNot recordedCab

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 284 ci
A · 50th percentile (284 ci)B · 66th percentile (442 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 9,127 lb
A · 70th percentile (18,800 lb)B · 87th percentile (26,000 lb)

Length

median 125 in
A · 63rd percentile (150 in)B · 94th percentile (211 in)
A · HD9B · Challenger 55Median Industrial Tractor
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