Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive

Allis Chalmers T16 vs Versatile 256

Allis Chalmers T16 Tractor
Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers T16

Four-Wheel Drive

power
135 hp
displacement
344 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full T16 specs
Versatile 256 Tractor
VersatileModel B

Versatile 256

Four-Wheel Drive

power
101 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 256 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers T16
vs
VersatileVersatile 256

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive

n = 98–162

Engine Power

▲ T16 higher · +34 hp (+34%)
T16135 hp
256101 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp

T16 is in the 2nd percentile; 256 is in the 1st · 162 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T16 higher · +105 ci (+44%)
T16344 ci
256239 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci

T16 is in the 2nd percentile; 256 is in the 1st · 152 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
T164
2564
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6

T16 is in the 1st percentile; 256 is in the 1st · 159 models

Operating Weight

▲ T16 higher · +4,650 lb (+40%)
T1616,300 lb
25611,650 lb
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor37,428 lb

T16 is in the 4th percentile; 256 is in the 1st · 132 models

T16 (A)256 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersVersatile—
ModelT16256—
CategoryFour-Wheel DriveFour-Wheel DriveSame

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersCummins—
ModelAllis Chalmers 5.6L 4-cyl diesel4BT 3.9—
Power Output135hp101hp▲ T16+34 hp · +34%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,500RPM▲ 256+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement344ci239ci▲ T16+105 ci · +44%
Bore4.4in4in▲ T16+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.6in4.7in▲ T16+0.9 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
TypeAllison Torq-matic power shift with torque converterHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
Length172inNot recorded—
Width92inNot recorded—
Height87in112in▲ 256+25 in · +29%
Operating Weight16,300lb11,650lb▲ T16+4,650 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—

Tires

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
Front Tire Size20.5-25Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20.5-25Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedII/I*—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
Chassis Type4x44x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers T16Versatile 256Difference
CoolantNot recorded5.8gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 375 hp
A · 2nd percentile (135 hp)B · 1st percentile (101 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 826 ci
A · 2nd percentile (344 ci)B · 1st percentile (239 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 1st percentile (4)B · 1st percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 37,428 lb
A · 4th percentile (16,300 lb)B · 1st percentile (11,650 lb)

Height

median 143 in
A · 2nd percentile (87 in)B · 5th percentile (112 in)
A · T16B · 256Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
Full spec pageAllis Chalmers T16Full spec pageVersatile 256