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Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers 5045

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers 5045

The Allis Chalmers 160 and the Allis Chalmers 5045 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 5045 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 40 hp. Allis Chalmers 5045 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 5045 is the newer design (1981 vs 1969). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 5045 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 160 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

Manufacturer

RenaultReference

FiatReference

With 13.6-28 rear tiresReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Top two gears (3/4 and 7/8) are synchronized.Reference

Total built

1,487 (160)Reference

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Original price

$6,215Reference

$12,558Reference

Steering

manual (on basic models)Reference

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Engine

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

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Power

29.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

13.5 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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Transmission

Type

partial synchronizedReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

30.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

27.4 LReference

23.6 LReference

Capacity

27.4 LReference

23.6 LReference

Pressure

158.6 barReference

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Pump flow

25.4 lpmReference

3.8 lpmReference

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

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

29.7 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Valves

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14Reference

Rear lift

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0 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

51.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

191 cmReference

Weight

4250 to 4680 poundsReference

1746 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

365 cmReference

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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

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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

Serial number plate below the steering wheel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

Paris-RhoneReference

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

95Reference

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Allis Chalmers 160 Height

Hood

142 cmReference

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Exhaust

212 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2072 kgReference

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Speeds

5045 Serial Numbers

1981

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988501Reference

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.