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Allis Chalmers 6-12 vs Allis Chalmers RC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 6-12 vs Allis Chalmers RC

The Allis Chalmers 6-12 and the Allis Chalmers RC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers RC leads on rated power with 16 hp against 6 hp. Allis Chalmers 6-12 is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 2,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers RC holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers RC is the newer design (1938 vs 1919). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers RC for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 6-12 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 6-12 Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers RC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
1,470Reference
5,501Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
32.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
4.5 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
4.7 kWReference
9.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
9.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.3 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 114 mmReference
86 x 89 mmReference
Rated RPM
1200Reference
1500Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
8.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
9.2 kWReference
Max power
4.7 kWReference
9.0 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Plows
2Reference
Compression
4.75:1Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Power at rated engine speed
12.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
non-synchronized gearReference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
1134 kgReference
2495 to 3204 poundsReference
Front tire
48x6Reference
4.75-15Reference
Rear tire
28x6Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
48x6 steelReference
24x4 steelReference
Ag rear
28x6 steelReference
40x6 steelReference
Length
396 cmReference
320 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
Height
182 cmReference
167 cmReference
Shipping
1453 kgReference
Ballasted
1816 kgReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
6.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
4.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
518 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
12.1 kWReference
RC Serial Numbers
1939
4Reference
1940
4392Reference
1941
5417Reference

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.

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