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Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers HD7

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers HD7

The Allis Chalmers 160 and the Allis Chalmers HD7 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD7 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 40 hp. Allis Chalmers 160 is the lighter machine (4,250 kg vs 6,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 160 is the newer design (1969 vs 1940). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD7 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

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

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Manufacturer

RenaultReference

Allis ChalmersReference

With 13.6-28 rear tiresReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

1,487 (160)Reference

1,803Reference

Original price

$6,215Reference

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Steering

manual (on basic models)Reference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

29.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

27.4 kWReference

42.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

19.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

21.8 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

42.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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44.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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51.2 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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51.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial synchronizedReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

30.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

27.4 LReference

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Capacity

27.4 LReference

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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

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Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2160Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

29.7 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

51.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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Weight

4250 to 4680 poundsReference

6350 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Length

365 cmReference

325 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

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Height

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175 cmReference

Operating weight

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6350 kgReference

Gauge

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132 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

Serial number stamped on the right-rear of the transmission case or on a plate near the instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

Paris-RhoneReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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

5520 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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18.2 l/hourReference

Speeds

HD7 Serial Numbers

1940

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3Reference

1941

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503Reference

1942

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1137Reference

1943

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5403Reference

1944

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5753Reference

1945

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8949Reference

1946

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12091Reference

1947

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13078Reference

1948

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15122Reference

1949

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16752Reference

1950

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18086Reference

Allis Chalmers HD7 Tracks

Width

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205 cmReference

Length on ground

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170 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.4 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

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.