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Allis Chalmers 180 vs Allis Chalmers D17

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 180 vs Allis Chalmers D17

The Allis Chalmers 180 and the Allis Chalmers D17 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 180 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 63 hp. Allis Chalmers D17 is the lighter machine (2,118 kg vs 6,420 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 180 is the newer design (1967 vs 1957). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 180 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D17 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

64 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Total built

1,587 (gas)Reference

12,284 (diesel)Reference

Original price

$7,474Reference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

41.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

41.8 kWReference

36.3 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 102 mmReference

90 x 111 mmReference

Compression

8.15:1Reference

8.25:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1650Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

16.1 LReference

15.1 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

0.330 mmReference

Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

23.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

48.6 kWReference

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Max power

41.8 kWReference

34.5 kWReference

Engine

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47.0 kWReference

Plows

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5Reference

Belt (tested)

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39.3 kWReference

Power

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45.5 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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37.9 kWReference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

Power-DirectorReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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wet disc (Power Director)Reference

Oil type

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SAE 80 EPReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

47.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

48.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

36.9 LReference

Type

partial powershiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

36.9 LReference

Valves

2Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

37.9 lpmReference

5.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1964Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

48.2 kWReference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Total flow

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39.7 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

93.1 LReference

84.4 LReference

Diameter

22 cmReference

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Width

194 cmReference

RPM

1677Reference

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Speed

1203.96 meters/minReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

251 cmReference

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Weight

6420 to 6510 poundsReference

2118 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9/13-28Reference

13-28Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

15.5-3818.4-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

401 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

80 cmReference

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Gas Operating

2912 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2952 kgReference

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Ballasted

4658 kgReference

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Steering wheel

211 cmReference

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Gas Wheelbase

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236 cmReference

Diesel Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

Gas Length

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355 cmReference

Diesel Length

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363 cmReference

Height (hood)

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157 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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205 cmReference

Operating weight

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2118 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4261 kgReference

Front tread

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134 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread

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147 to 233 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 180 attachments

180 Serial Numbers

1967

1007Reference

86061 (Series IV)Reference

1968

2682Reference

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1969

6094Reference

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1970

9235Reference

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1971

10561Reference

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1972

11729Reference

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1973

12447Reference

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Location:

Front of torque housingReference

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Final

12985Reference

89213 (Series IV)Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

Delco-Remy alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

95Reference

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Allis Chalmers 180 Height

Hood

163 cmReference

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Exhaust

229 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

22.0 l/hourReference

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Belt fuel use (max)

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20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3104 kgReference

Speeds

Allis Chalmers D17 attachments

D17 Serial Number Location

D17 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001 (Series I)Reference

1958

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4300 (Series I)Reference

1959

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16500 (Series I)Reference

1960

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32001 (Series II)Reference

1961

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33100 (Series II)Reference

1962

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42001 (Series III)Reference

1963

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65001 (Series III)Reference

1964

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75001 (Series IV)Reference

1965

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77090 (Series IV)Reference

1966

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80533 (Series IV)Reference

Attachment overview

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.