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Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers 5040
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers 5040
The Allis Chalmers 160 and the Allis Chalmers 5040 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Allis Chalmers 5040 is the lighter machine (1,746 kg vs 4,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 5040 is the newer design (1976 vs 1969). 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
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Manufacturer
RenaultReference
UTB/UniversalReference
With 13.6-28 rear tiresReference
Adds an additional creeper range to the standard transmission. Creeper was available for either the 3-speed (early) or 4-speed (late) gearbox. On the early transmission, the third gear omitted.Reference
Total built
1,487 (160)Reference
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Original price
$6,215Reference
$9,823Reference
Steering
manual (on basic models)Reference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
29.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
27.4 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
95 x 110 mmReference
Power
29.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paper elementReference
dryReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2600 (late)Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
7.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Power at rated engine speed
30.1 kWReference
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Max power
27.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Transmission
Type
partial synchronizedReference
creeperReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
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279mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
30.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
27.4 LReference
18.0 LReference
Capacity
27.4 LReference
18.0 LReference
Pressure
158.6 barReference
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Pump flow
25.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
28.4 lpmReference
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Steering press.
75.8 barReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
position control and top-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2160Reference
540@1970Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
29.7 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Valves
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1Reference
Total flow
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23.6 lpmReference
Rear lift
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1199 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.1 LReference
53.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
193 cmReference
188 cmReference
Weight
4250 to 4680 poundsReference
1746 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
365 cmReference
294 cmReference
Shipping
1927 kgReference
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Operating
2122 kgReference
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Ballasted
2753 kgReference
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Steering wheel
160 cmReference
148 cmReference
Width
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154 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1746 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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46 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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50 cmReference
Front tread
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129 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
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132 to 190 cmReference
160 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the front of the metal panel between the engine and fuel tank, right side of the tractor.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
Paris-RhoneReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
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Charging amps
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30Reference
Allis Chalmers 160 Height
Hood
142 cmReference
134 cmReference
Exhaust
212 cmReference
194 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
10.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2072 kgReference
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Speeds
Variants
445
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similar Long modelReference
5040
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similar Allis Chalmers modelReference
Allis Chalmers 5040 attachments
5040 Serial Number Location
5040 Serial Numbers
1976
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408445Reference
1977
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410364Reference
1978
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462148Reference
1979
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473000Reference
1980
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474000Reference
Allis Chalmers 5040 Height
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.