Compare/Allis Chalmers 4W-220 vs Allis Chalmers HD16AC

Allis Chalmers 4W-220 vs Allis Chalmers HD16AC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 4W-220 vs Allis Chalmers HD16AC

The Allis Chalmers 4W-220 and the Allis Chalmers HD16AC 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 170 hp. Allis Chalmers 4W-220 is the lighter machine (9,741 kg vs 14,333 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 HD16AC 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

180 hp

170 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

14.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1800Reference

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

70.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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126.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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111.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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93.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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78.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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111.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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126.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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78.3 kWReference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

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Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

3 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

torque converterReference

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

14333 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

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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

Allis Chalmers HD16AC Tracks

Width

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243 cmReference

Test results

Max pull

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13213 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.