Compare/Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Holt 2-Ton

Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Holt 2-Ton

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 18-30 vs Holt 2-Ton

The Allis Chalmers 18-30 and the Holt 2-Ton are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Holt 2-Ton is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 2,789 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Holt 2-Ton is the newer design (1921 vs 1918). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Holt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

HoltReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Total built

1160Reference

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Factories

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Peoria, Illinois, USAReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

94.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

29.3 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

15.3 kWReference

13.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

24.9 kWReference

19.0 kWReference

Displacement

7.6 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 165 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Fuel system

Kingston L 1.5" carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

830Reference

1000Reference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

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Belt power (max)

24.9 kWReference

19.0 kWReference

Max power

15.3 kWReference

13.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

hand-operated expanding shoeReference

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Dimensions

Weight

2789 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Front tire

36x6Reference

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Rear tire

50x12Reference

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Ag front

36x6 steelReference

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Ag rear

50x12 steelReference

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Length

342 cmReference

261 cmReference

Height

172 cmReference

132 cmReference

18-30 Serial Numbers

1919

5006Reference

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1920

5161Reference

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1921

6015Reference

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1922

????Reference

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Location:

front of shifter on transmission caseReference

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Capacities

Diameter

33 cmReference

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Width

167 cmReference

121 cmReference

RPM

930Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

17.4 l/hourReference

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Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1587 kgReference

1485 kgReference

Holt 2-Ton Tracks

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.