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Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Allis Chalmers U

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Allis Chalmers U

The Allis Chalmers 18-30 and the Allis Chalmers U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers U leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Allis Chalmers U is the lighter machine (2,086 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 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers U is the newer design (1929 vs 1918). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers U for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 18-30 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 U Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Drawbar performanceReference
The four-speed transmission was offered on tractors equipped with rubber tires.Reference
Total built
1160Reference
19,009Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
94.6 LReference
90.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
29.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
15.3 kWReference
22.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.9 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Displacement
7.6 LReference
5.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 165 mmReference
114 x 127 mmReference
Fuel system
Kingston L 1.5" carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
830Reference
1200Reference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.9 kWReference
25.4 kWReference
Max power
15.3 kWReference
22.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
hand-operated expanding shoeReference
Dimensions
Weight
2789 kgReference
2086 kgReference
Front tire
36x6Reference
28x6Reference
Rear tire
50x12Reference
42x11Reference
Ag front
36x6 steelReference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
50x12 steelReference
12.75x24Reference
Length
342 cmReference
300 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
135 cmReference
18-30 Serial Numbers
1919
5006Reference
1920
5161Reference
1921
6015Reference
1922
????Reference
Location:
front of shifter on transmission caseReference
Rear of differential, near PTOReference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
160 cmReference
RPM
930Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
17.4 l/hourReference
15.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
1587 kgReference
1112 kgReference
Variants
U
standardReference
UC
row-cropReference
U Serial Numbers
1929
1Reference
1930
1975Reference
1931
6554Reference
1932
7262Reference
1933
7419Reference
1934
7685Reference
1935
8063Reference
1936
9471Reference
1937
12822Reference
1938
14855Reference
1939
15587Reference
1940
16078Reference
1941
16722Reference
1942
17137Reference
1943
17470Reference
1944
17802Reference
1945
-unknown-Reference
1946
-unknown-Reference
1947
18309, 20174Reference
1948
18613, 20179, 21000Reference
1949
20301, 210036, 22018Reference
1950
20422, 22024Reference

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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