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Allis Chalmers 608 vs Allis Chalmers Scamper 8
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 608 vs Allis Chalmers Scamper 8
The Allis Chalmers 608 and the Allis Chalmers Scamper 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 Scamper 8 is the lighter machine (147 kg vs 195 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 608 is the newer design (1974 vs 1972). 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
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
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
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Image courtesy of Lance BlaisReference
Image courtesy of Samuel JacqueReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
Broadmoor 5008
similar Simplicity modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
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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
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
93 cmReference
Weight
195 kgReference
147 kgReference
Front tire
13-5.00x6Reference
11x3.75-5Reference
Rear tire
18-8.50x8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
13-5.00x6Reference
11x3.75-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18-8.50x8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Length
159 cmReference
138 cmReference
Width
87 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
74 cmReference
Ground clearance
13 cmReference
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Allis Chalmers 608 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
2-bladeReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
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93 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Allis Chalmers Scamper 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.