Compare/Allis Chalmers 185 vs Allis Chalmers WS

Allis Chalmers 185 vs Allis Chalmers WS

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 185 vs Allis Chalmers WS

The Allis Chalmers 185 and the Allis Chalmers WS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers WS leads on rated power with 84 hp against 75 hp. Allis Chalmers 185 is the lighter machine (3,043 kg vs 9,142 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 1950). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers WS for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 185 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

84 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

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Original price

$18,891Reference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

47.6 kWReference

51.3 kWReference

Displacement

4.9 LReference

11.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 108 mmReference

146 x 165 mmReference

Compression

16.25:1Reference

5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1050Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

25.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

16.1 LReference

47.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

55.8 kWReference

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Max power

47.6 kWReference

51.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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242.2 LReference

Belt (tested)

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62.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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Zenith 62A-12 carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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62.9 kWReference

Transmission

Allis-Chalmers Power DirectorReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

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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PTO (claimed)

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62.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

93.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

251 cmReference

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Weight

3043 kgReference

9142 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

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Width

194 cmReference

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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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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

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Final

15961Reference

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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

8093 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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31.0 l/hourReference

Speeds

Variants

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gasolineReference

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spark-ignition dieselReference

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wideReference

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.