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Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro vs Allis Chalmers 616 Special
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro vs Allis Chalmers 616 Special
The Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro and the Allis Chalmers 616 Special are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro is the lighter machine (190 kg vs 288 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Image courtesy of Mark SalamackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
122 cmReference
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Weight
190 kgReference
50 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-10Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
168 cmReference
168 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
89 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height (hood)
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87 cmReference
Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
39Reference
Attachment overview
Allis Chalmers 616 Special attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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144 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 7 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.