Compare/Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Allis Chalmers FD5

Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Allis Chalmers FD5

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 5050 vs Allis Chalmers FD5

The Allis Chalmers 5050 and the Allis Chalmers FD5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 5050 leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. Allis Chalmers FD5 is the lighter machine (2,454 kg vs 4,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 5050 is the newer design (1977 vs 1963). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 5050 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers FD5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

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Allis Chalmers

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Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

Allis ChalmersReference

With 14,9 rear tires.Reference

Four speeds (1-4) in two ranges.Reference

Original price

$20,720Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

580

similar Fiat modelReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

32.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

115 x 130 mmReference

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Compression

17.1:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

25.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.5 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

38.4 kWReference

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Max power

32.3 kWReference

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Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

38.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

18.0 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

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Capacity

18.0 LReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

24.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift

1451 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

35.2 kWReference

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Engine RPM

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540@1080Reference

Capacities

Fuel

53.9 LReference

70.0 LReference

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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1280Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

4150 to 4740 poundsReference

2454 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50x20Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

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2WD Length

303 cmReference

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4WD Length

316 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

175 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

50 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

135 to 196 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 149 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 200 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

1882 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2150 kgReference

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Operating

2000 kgReference

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Ballasted

3488 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

150 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

153 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Rear tire

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12x38Reference

Ag front

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5.50x20Reference

Ag rear

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12x38Reference

Length

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329 cmReference

Height

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160 cmReference

Ground clearance

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49 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 5050 attachments

5050 Serial Numbers

1977

573461Reference

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1978

579632Reference

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1979

584000Reference

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1980

591000Reference

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1981

596014Reference

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1982

597730Reference

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1983

599191Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the steering wheelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

37Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

Allis Chalmers 5050 Height

2WD Hood

143 cmReference

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4WD Hood

145 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

231 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

233 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2755 kgReference

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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.