Compare/Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers B-1

Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers B-1

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers B-1

The Allis Chalmers 608 LTD and the Allis Chalmers B-1 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 608 LTD leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Allis Chalmers 608 LTD is the lighter machine (227 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 608 LTD holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers 608 LTD is the newer design (1980 vs 1961). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 608 LTD for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers B-1 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Allis Chalmers

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Rated power

8 hp

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

PeerlessReference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Distributor

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Allis ChalmersReference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

18.55 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

76 x 67 mmReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

5.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

foamReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Idle RPM

1800-3400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

1.4 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

ThrottleReference

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Clutch/brakeReference

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Gear shiftReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

36 kgReference

272 kgReference

Front tire

13-5.00x6Reference

4.80x8Reference

Rear tire

18-8.50x8Reference

6.00x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13-5.00x6Reference

4.80x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18-8.50x8Reference

6.00x12Reference

Length

159 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

87 cmReference

86 cmReference

Height

99 cmReference

94 cmReference

Ground clearance

13 cmReference

15 cmReference

Shipping weight

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272 kgReference

Allis Chalmers 608 LTD attachments

608 LTD Serial Number Location

Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

shaft-driven gearReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

106 cmReference

Overall width

116 cmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Front PTO

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liveReference

Allis Chalmers B-1 attachments

42" Mower deck

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.