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Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers K

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 160 vs Allis Chalmers K

The Allis Chalmers 160 and the Allis Chalmers K are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 160 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 36 hp. Allis Chalmers 160 is the lighter machine (4,250 kg vs 5,216 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 1929). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 160 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers K if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

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Allis Chalmers

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Clear

Rated power

40 hp

36 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

The four-speed transmission was introduced in 1935 at tractor serial number 4451.Reference

Total built

1,487 (160)Reference

9,468Reference

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

40.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

127 x 165 mmReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

5.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

1050Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

41.6 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

40.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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147.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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36.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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46.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial synchronizedReference

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

5216 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

314 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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K Width

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167 cmReference

Height (hood)

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162 cmReference

K Gauge

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121 cmReference

WK Gauge

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160 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 on the transmission case or instrument panelReference

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

5345 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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23.5 l/hourReference

Speeds

Variants

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gasolineReference

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wide gasReference

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dieselReference

WKO

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wide dieselReference

K Serial Numbers

1929

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1Reference

1930

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49Reference

1931

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1373Reference

1932

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2334Reference

1933

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2654Reference

1934

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3046Reference

1935

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3594Reference

1936

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4793Reference

Allis Chalmers K Tracks

Width

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38 cmReference

Length on ground

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170 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.3 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.