Compare/Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers Scamp 8

Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers Scamp 8

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 608 LTD vs Allis Chalmers Scamp 8

The Allis Chalmers 608 LTD and the Allis Chalmers Scamp 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 Scamp 8 is the lighter machine (156 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 holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers 608 LTD is the newer design (1980 vs 1973). 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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Fit & specs

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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

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Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

PeerlessReference

Allis ChalmersReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

foamReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Idle RPM

1800-3400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

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Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

ThrottleReference

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Clutch/brakeReference

—

Gear shiftReference

—

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

2 forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

112 cmReference

Weight

36 kgReference

156 kgReference

Front tire

13-5.00x6Reference

4.10x3.50-4Reference

Rear tire

18-8.50x8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13-5.00x6Reference

4.10x3.50-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18-8.50x8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Length

159 cmReference

146 cmReference

Width

87 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

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Ground clearance

13 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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92 cmReference

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

1-bladeReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

76 cmReference

Overall width

116 cmReference

102 cmReference

Allis Chalmers Scamp 8 attachments

30" Mower deck

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

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.