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Allis Chalmers 170 vs Allis Chalmers FD5

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 170 vs Allis Chalmers FD5

The Allis Chalmers 170 and the Allis Chalmers FD5 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 50 hp. Allis Chalmers FD5 is the lighter machine (2,454 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 170 is the newer design (1967 vs 1963). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 170 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers FD5 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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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

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Rated power

54 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 16.9x28 rear tires.Reference

Four speeds (1-4) in two ranges.Reference

Total built

9,303Reference

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Original price

$6,887 (1973)Reference

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Steering

hydraulic power assistReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

35.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.7 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 114 mmReference

115 x 130 mmReference

Compression

8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

25.0 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

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Max power

35.0 kWReference

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Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

40.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

24.6 LReference

18.0 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

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Capacity

24.6 LReference

18.0 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

69.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

38.4 kWReference

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Engine RPM

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540@1080Reference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

Diameter

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27 cmReference

RPM

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1280Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

242 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

5720 to 5950 poundsReference

2454 kgReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50x20Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

12x38Reference

Ag front

9.00x10Reference

5.50x20Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

12x38Reference

Length

381 cmReference

329 cmReference

Width

198 cmReference

175 cmReference

Ground clearance

79 cmReference

49 cmReference

Operating

2698 kgReference

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Ballasted

4154 kgReference

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Height

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160 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

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Final

10300Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

95 (diesel)Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Allis Chalmers 170 Height

Test results

Fuel use

16.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3107 kgReference

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Speeds

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.