Compare/Allis Chalmers A vs Allis Chalmers ED40

Allis Chalmers A vs Allis Chalmers ED40

Verdict: Allis Chalmers A vs Allis Chalmers ED40

The Allis Chalmers A and the Allis Chalmers ED40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers A leads on rated power with 33 hp against 31 hp. Allis Chalmers ED40 is the lighter machine (1,599 kg vs 3,254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers ED40 is the newer design (1960 vs 1936). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers A for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers ED40 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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Best match

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Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

33 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

distillateReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

1,225Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Aux. fuel

5.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.6 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

38.2 kWReference

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Plows

4 (14 inch)Reference

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Displacement

8.4 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

127 x 165 mmReference

84 x 102 mmReference

Compression

4.4:1Reference

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Fuel tank

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53.4 LReference

Engine

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30.6 kWReference

Power

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30.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Rated RPM

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2000Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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30.7 LReference

Transmission

Type

non-synchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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254mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

3254 kgReference

1599 kgReference

Rear tire

48x12.1Reference

10x28Reference

Ag rear

48x12.1 (steel)Reference

11x28Reference

Length

355 cmReference

289 cmReference

Height

167 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

Front tire

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4.00x19Reference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Height (hood)

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145 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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172 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 177 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

A Serial Numbers

1936

25701Reference

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1937

25726Reference

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1938

26305Reference

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1939

26614Reference

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1940

26782Reference

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1941

26896Reference

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1942

26915Reference

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Final

26925Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

33 cmReference

25 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

RPM

1000Reference

1158Reference

Speed

963.17 meters/minReference

920.50 meters/minReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1134 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1700Reference

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.