Compare/Allis Chalmers 4W-220 vs Allis Chalmers HD16A

Allis Chalmers 4W-220 vs Allis Chalmers HD16A

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 4W-220 vs Allis Chalmers HD16A

The Allis Chalmers 4W-220 and the Allis Chalmers HD16A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 4W-220 leads on rated power with 180 hp against 163 hp. Allis Chalmers 4W-220 is the lighter machine (9,741 kg vs 14,288 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 4W-220 holds more fuel (757.0 L vs 378.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers 4W-220 is the newer design (1982 vs 1955). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 4W-220 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD16A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

180 hp

163 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 20.8x38 tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$74,490Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydraulic clutchesReference

Engine

Fuel tank

757.0 LReference

378.5 LReference

Engine

164.1 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

13.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

133 x 165 mmReference

Power

164.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

14.15:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1600Reference

Idle RPM

800-2630Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

38.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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121.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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110.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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93.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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105.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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88.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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99.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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110.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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121.5 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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99.8 kWReference

Max power

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88.6 kWReference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

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Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Valves

3Reference

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SCV flow

79.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

283.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IV/IIIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

320 cmReference

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Weight

9741 kgReference

14288 kgReference

Front tire

18.4x38Reference

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Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

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Ag front

20.8x38Reference

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Ag rear

20.8x38Reference

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Length

328 cmReference

459 cmReference

Height (hood)

219 cmReference

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Height (cab)

328 cmReference

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Shipping weight

9741 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

65 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

75 cmReference

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Front axle

3035 mmReference

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Rear axle

3035 mmReference

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Height

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229 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

4W-220 Serial Numbers

1982

1001Reference

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1983

1081Reference

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1984

1145Reference

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Location:

Front frame, on rear left sideReference

Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Variants

HD16A

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6-speedReference

HD16AC

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torque converterReference

HD16A Serial Numbers

1955

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101Reference

1956

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1009Reference

1957

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2463Reference

1958

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2757Reference

1959

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4144Reference

1960

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4726Reference

1961

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5098Reference

1962

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5448Reference

1963

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5732Reference

1964

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6270Reference

1965

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6965Reference

1966

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7468Reference

1967

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8076Reference

1968

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8425Reference

1969

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8794Reference

1970

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9565Reference

Allis Chalmers HD16A Tracks

Width

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243 cmReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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34.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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13037 kgReference

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.