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Allis Chalmers 312 vs Allis Chalmers HB-212

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 312 vs Allis Chalmers HB-212

The Allis Chalmers 312 and the Allis Chalmers HB-212 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Allis Chalmers HB-212 is the lighter machine (337 kg vs 804 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 312 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers 312 is the newer design (1971 vs 1969). 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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Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Variants

312

manual lift/PTOReference

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312D

electric lift/PTOReference

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312H

hydrostaticReference

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B-212

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Vari-Shift driveReference

HB-212

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hydrostatic driveReference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

30.16 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

83 x 87 mmReference

Power

8.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

Oil change

25 hReference

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Air cleaner

—

oiled foamReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Vari-ShiftReference

VickersReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

electric (optional)Reference

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Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

122 cmReference

121 cmReference

Weight

383 kgReference

337 kgReference

Front tire

16-6.50x8Reference

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Rear tire

23-10.50x12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16-6.50x8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23-10.50x12Reference

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Length

187 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

97 cmReference

86 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

95 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

20 cmReference

22 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

15 cmReference

13 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

19 cmReference

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Front tread

71 cmReference

64 cmReference

Rear tread

77 cmReference

76 to 76 cmReference

Height (hood)

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84 cmReference

Shipping weight

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337 kgReference

Allis Chalmers 312 attachments

312 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Allis Chalmers HB-212 attachments

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.