ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 or Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 185 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Brillant 701 A (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 165% (1,866 kg / 4,114 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 and Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S), with the call on each
Question185Brillant 701 A (S)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?55.2 kW (74.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”55 kW (74 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 185 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Brillant 701 A (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 185 and the Brillant 701 A (S).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 185 and the Brillant 701 A (S).
Which pumps more oil for implements?75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Brillant 701 A (S).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,134 kg (2,500 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”3,000 kg (6,614 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”AheadThe Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) has 165% more lift (1,866 kg / 4,114 lb) than the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?3,946 kg (8,699 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”3,730 kg (8,223 lb) to 3,820 kg (8,422 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 185 and the Brillant 701 A (S).
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”12Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”AheadThe Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 185 and the Brillant 701 A (S).
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”19.87 km/h (12.3 mph) to 27.15 km/h (16.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”AheadThe Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 185 and the Brillant 701 A (S).
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S)”AheadThe Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) is available with four-wheel drive; the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1970–19811969–1970EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) has 165% more lift (1,866 kg / 4,114 lb) than the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) has 50% more forward gears (4 gears) than the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Hanomag Brillant 701 A (S) is available with four-wheel drive; the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 185 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Brillant 701 A (S) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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