Compare/Allis Chalmers 440 vs Allis Chalmers 4W-305

Allis Chalmers 440 vs Allis Chalmers 4W-305

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 440 vs Allis Chalmers 4W-305

The Allis Chalmers 440 and the Allis Chalmers 4W-305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 4W-305 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 218 hp. Allis Chalmers 440 is the lighter machine (9,176 kg vs 12,292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 4W-305 is the newer design (1982 vs 1973). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 4W-305 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 440 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Allis Chalmers

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Rated power

218 hp

250 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

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Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Allis ChalmersReference

liquid-cooled V8Reference

With 20.8x38 tires.Reference

Total built

1,033Reference

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Original price

$38,179Reference

$93,685Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Steering

articulated hydraulic powerReference

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Engine

162.6 kWReference

227.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

123.0 kWReference

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Plows

7-8Reference

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Displacement

9.1 LReference

12.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 105 mmReference

133 x 143 mmReference

Power

162.6 kWReference

227.4 kWReference

Compression

17:1Reference

16.25:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2300Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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757.0 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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950-2580Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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56.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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68.1 LReference

Transmission

EatonReference

Power DirectorReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

cerametallic dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

60.6 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear Type

III/IVReference

IV/IIIReference

PTO (claimed)

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186.4 kWReference

SCV flow

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79.5 lpmReference

Total flow

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348.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

9176 kgReference

12292 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-26Reference

18.4x38Reference

Rear tire

23.1-26Reference

18.4x38Reference

Ag front

23.1-26Reference

20.8x38Reference

Ag rear

23.1-26Reference

20.8x38Reference

Length

579 cmReference

723 cmReference

Width

266 cmReference

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Height

353 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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320 cmReference

Height (hood)

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246 cmReference

Height (cab)

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353 cmReference

Shipping weight

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12292 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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65 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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75 cmReference

Front axle

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3035 mmReference

Rear axle

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3035 mmReference

4W-305 Serial Numbers

1982

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1001Reference

1983

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1112Reference

1984

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1176Reference

Location:

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Front frame, on rear left sideReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.