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Allis Chalmers I40 vs David Brown 301C
Verdict: Allis Chalmers I40 vs David Brown 301C
The Allis Chalmers I40 and the David Brown 301C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. David Brown 301C is the lighter machine (3,048 kg vs 3,980 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. David Brown 301C holds more fuel (52.2 L vs 47.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
David Brown
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
David BrownReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Variants
D10
ag tractorReference
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301C
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gasolineReference
301D
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dieselReference
Engine
Fuel tank
47.3 LReference
52.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
30.3 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 98 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Power (gross)
30.3 kWReference
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Compression
7.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2300Reference
Torque
183.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
18.2 LReference
Engine
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30.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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19.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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26.4 kWReference
Power
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30.6 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Coolant capacity
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18.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
254mm dry discReference
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shuttleReference
gearReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Total flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Engine RPM
540@1650Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
200 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
3980 to 7400 poundsReference
3048 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
6.50x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
10.00x20Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12.4x24Reference
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Industrial front
7.50x16Reference
6.50x16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
10.00x20Reference
Length
301 cmReference
342 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
154 cmReference
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Height (hood)
139 cmReference
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Ground clearance
50 cmReference
24 cmReference
Front tread
137/143 cmReference
138 cmReference
Rear tread
127/154 cmReference
143 cmReference
Width
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176 cmReference
Height
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139 cmReference
Allis Chalmers I40 attachments
Attachment overview
Allis-Chalmers Backhoe
Backhoe type
Allis-Chalmers BackhoeReference
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Transport height
320 cmReference
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Bucket width
91 cmReference
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Digging depth
309 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
304 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
426 cmReference
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Bucket force
2494 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.


