Compare/Allis Chalmers 185 vs Allis Chalmers HD9

Allis Chalmers 185 vs Allis Chalmers HD9

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 185 vs Allis Chalmers HD9

The Allis Chalmers 185 and the Allis Chalmers HD9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 185 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 70 hp. Allis Chalmers 185 is the lighter machine (3,043 kg vs 8,527 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 185 is the newer design (1970 vs 1951). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 185 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD9 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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Rated power

75 hp

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 18.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

14,961Reference

5,850Reference

Original price

$18,891Reference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

47.6 kWReference

50.3 kWReference

Displacement

4.9 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 108 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Compression

16.25:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1600Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

25.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

16.1 LReference

27.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

55.8 kWReference

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Max power

47.6 kWReference

50.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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208.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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62.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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59.0 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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59.0 kWReference

Transmission

Allis-Chalmers Power DirectorReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

55.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

24.6 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

24.6 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Total flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

continuousReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

52.7 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

93.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

251 cmReference

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Weight

3043 kgReference

8527 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Length

401 cmReference

381 cmReference

Width

194 cmReference

241 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

83 cmReference

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Front tread

134 to 195 cmReference

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Rear tread

147 to 236 cmReference

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Operating

3043 kgReference

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Ballasted

4263 kgReference

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Steering wheel

194 cmReference

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Height

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185 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8527 kgReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 185 attachments

185 Serial Numbers

1970

1001Reference

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1971

1952Reference

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1972

2935Reference

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1973

3763Reference

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1974

4961Reference

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1975

6542Reference

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1976

8292Reference

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1977

10003Reference

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1978

11631Reference

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1979

13160Reference

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1980

14672Reference

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1981

15648Reference

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Location:

Torque housingReference

Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

Final

15961Reference

5850Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Allis Chalmers 185 Height

Hood

155 cmReference

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Exhaust

242 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3432 kgReference

8634 kgReference

Speeds

HD9 Serial Numbers

1950

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1Reference

1951

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2Reference

1952

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738Reference

1953

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1883Reference

1954

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3591Reference

1955

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5209Reference

Allis Chalmers HD9 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.