Compare/Allis Chalmers 170 vs Allis Chalmers 5050

Allis Chalmers 170 vs Allis Chalmers 5050

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 170 vs Allis Chalmers 5050

The Allis Chalmers 170 and the Allis Chalmers 5050 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 170 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 51 hp. Allis Chalmers 5050 is the lighter machine (4,150 kg vs 5,720 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 5050 is the newer design (1977 vs 1967). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 170 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 5050 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

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Allis Chalmers

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Rated power

54 hp

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

FiatReference

With 16.9x28 rear tires.Reference

With 14,9 rear tires.Reference

Total built

9,303Reference

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Original price

$6,887 (1973)Reference

$20,720Reference

Steering

hydraulic power assistReference

power assistReference

Distributor

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Allis ChalmersReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

35.3 kWReference

32.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.7 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 114 mmReference

103 x 110 mmReference

Compression

8:1Reference

17.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2700Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

13.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

18.0 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

40.4 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Max power

35.0 kWReference

32.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper elementReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

40.4 kWReference

38.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

24.6 LReference

18.0 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

24.6 LReference

18.0 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

Pump flow

69.3 lpmReference

24.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

38.4 kWReference

35.2 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

Rear lift

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1451 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

53.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

242 cmReference

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Weight

5720 to 5950 poundsReference

4150 to 4740 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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Ag front

9.00x10Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Length

381 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

170 cmReference

Ground clearance

79 cmReference

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Operating

2698 kgReference

2000 kgReference

Ballasted

4154 kgReference

3488 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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192 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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194 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

2WD Length

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303 cmReference

4WD Length

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316 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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135 to 196 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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139 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 200 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1882 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2150 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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150 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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153 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 170 attachments

170 Serial Numbers

1967

1005Reference

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1968

2721Reference

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1969

5374Reference

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1970

6369Reference

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1971

6988Reference

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1972

7797Reference

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1973

8821Reference

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Location:

Front of torque housing flangeReference

Serial number plate below the steering wheelReference

Final

10300Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

95 (diesel)Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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37Reference

Allis Chalmers 170 Height

Test results

Fuel use

16.7 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

3107 kgReference

2755 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

580

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similar Fiat modelReference

Allis Chalmers 5050 attachments

5050 Serial Numbers

1977

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573461Reference

1978

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579632Reference

1979

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584000Reference

1980

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591000Reference

1981

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596014Reference

1982

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597730Reference

1983

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599191Reference

Attachment overview

Allis Chalmers 5050 Height

2WD Hood

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143 cmReference

4WD Hood

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145 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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231 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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233 cmReference

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.