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Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Allis Chalmers RC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Allis Chalmers RC

The Allis Chalmers 18-30 and the Allis Chalmers RC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 18-30 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Allis Chalmers RC is the lighter machine (2,495 kg vs 2,789 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 18-30 holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers RC is the newer design (1938 vs 1918). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 18-30 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers RC 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 18-30 Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers RC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
1160Reference
5,501Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
94.6 LReference
49.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
29.3 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
15.3 kWReference
9.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.9 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 165 mmReference
86 x 89 mmReference
Fuel system
Kingston L 1.5" carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
830Reference
1500Reference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
8.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.9 kWReference
Max power
15.3 kWReference
9.0 kWReference
Compression
4.75:1Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Power at rated engine speed
12.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
non-synchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
hand-operated expanding shoeReference
Dimensions
Weight
2789 kgReference
2495 to 3204 poundsReference
Front tire
36x6Reference
4.75-15Reference
Rear tire
50x12Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
36x6 steelReference
24x4 steelReference
Ag rear
50x12 steelReference
40x6 steelReference
Length
342 cmReference
320 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
167 cmReference
Shipping
1453 kgReference
Ballasted
1816 kgReference
18-30 Serial Numbers
1919
5006Reference
1920
5161Reference
1921
6015Reference
1922
????Reference
Location:
front of shifter on transmission caseReference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
RPM
930Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
17.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
4.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1587 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
12.1 kWReference
RC Serial Numbers
1939
4Reference
1940
4392Reference
1941
5417Reference

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.

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