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Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8
The Allis Chalmers 608 LTD and the Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 is the lighter machine (215 kg vs 227 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 608 LTD is the newer design (1980 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Allis Chalmers
62
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Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
PeerlessReference
Allis ChalmersReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manual gear-and-sectorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
foamReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
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2
Clutch/brakeReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
104 cmReference
Weight
36 kgReference
215 kgReference
Front tire
13-5.00x6Reference
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Rear tire
18-8.50x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
13-5.00x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18-8.50x8Reference
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Length
159 cmReference
147 cmReference
Width
87 cmReference
79 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
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Ground clearance
13 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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87 cmReference
Shipping weight
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215 kgReference
Front tread
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66 cmReference
Rear tread
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56 cmReference
Allis Chalmers 608 LTD attachments
608 LTD Serial Number Location
Links
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
116 cmReference
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Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 attachments
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.