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Allis Chalmers 6-12 vs Allis Chalmers WC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 6-12 vs Allis Chalmers WC

The Allis Chalmers 6-12 and the Allis Chalmers WC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers WC leads on rated power with 12 hp against 6 hp. Allis Chalmers 6-12 is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers WC holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers WC is the newer design (1933 vs 1919). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers WC 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 WC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Operated via gearshift lever and foot clutch. Fourth gear was not recommended for tractors equipped with steel wheels.Reference
Total built
1,470Reference
178,202Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
32.2 LReference
56.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
4.5 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
4.7 kWReference
14.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
9.2 kWReference
19.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 114 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
1200Reference
1300Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
9.2 kWReference
19.0 kWReference
Max power
4.7 kWReference
15.2 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Plows
2Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
5.0:1Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
non-synchronized gearReference
Gears
1 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1134 kgReference
2700 to 3792 poundsReference
Front tire
48x6Reference
24x4Reference
Rear tire
28x6Reference
40x6Reference
Ag front
48x6 steelReference
5.25-17Reference
Ag rear
28x6 steelReference
11.25x24Reference
Length
396 cmReference
345 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height
182 cmReference
160 cmReference
Ground clearance
73 cmReference
Rear tread
165 to 193 cmReference
Shipping
1496 kgReference
Operating
1720 kgReference
Ballasted
2061 kgReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
6.8 l/hourReference
9.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
10.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
518 kgReference
1385 kgReference
Variants
WF
Standard front version (wide)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
535Reference
WC Serial Number Location
WC Serial Numbers
1933
1Reference
1934
29Reference
1935
3127Reference
1936
13870Reference
1937
31784Reference
1938
60790Reference
1939
75216Reference
1940
91534Reference
1941
103517Reference
1942
114534Reference
1943
123171Reference
1944
127642Reference
1945
134624Reference
1946
148091Reference
1947
152845Reference
1948
170174Reference
Final
178202Reference
Capacities
Diameter
22 cmReference
RPM
1170Reference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Battery AH
95Reference

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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