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Allis Chalmers 540 vs Allis Chalmers D-17

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 540 vs Allis Chalmers D-17

The Allis Chalmers 540 and the Allis Chalmers D-17 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers D-17 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 60 hp. Allis Chalmers D-17 is the lighter machine (2,615 kg vs 3,483 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 540 is the newer design (1975 vs 1960). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers D-17 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 540 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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Best match

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Rated power

60 hp

61 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

gasolineReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

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Engine (net)

44.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

90 x 111 mmReference

Power (net)

44.4 kWReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

15.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

1650Reference

Idle RPM

750-2800Reference

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Torque

187.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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45.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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38.1 kWReference

Plows

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5Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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15.1 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Power

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45.5 kWReference

Oil capacity

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5.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Power DirectorReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

306 kgReference

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Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

Capacity

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34.1 LReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1650Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

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Weight

467 kgReference

1229 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

10.00-16Reference

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Industrial front

10.00-16Reference

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Industrial rear

10.00-16Reference

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Length

365 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

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Operating weight

3483 kgReference

2615 kgReference

Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Gas Wheelbase

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236 cmReference

Diesel Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Gas Length

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355 cmReference

Diesel Length

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363 cmReference

Width

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194 cmReference

Height (hood)

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157 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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205 cmReference

Front tread

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134 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread

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147 to 233 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

42Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

53Reference

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Attachment overview

Allis Chalmers 548 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Allis Chalmers 548 BackhoeReference

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV BackhoeReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

279 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

284 cmReference

477 cmReference

Loading height

185 cmReference

309 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

156°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

200°Reference

Bucket force

2453 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

989 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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71.9 LReference

Allis Chalmers D-17 attachments

D-17 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left-front of torque housingReference

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV Backhoe

Transport height

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342 cmReference

Speeds

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.