Compare/Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 716

Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 716

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 716

The Allis Chalmers 616 Special and the Allis Chalmers 716 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 Special is the lighter machine (288 kg vs 800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 716 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers 616 Special is the newer design (1981 vs 1974). 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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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

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Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Allis ChalmersReference

Image courtesy of Mark SalamackReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Original price

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$3,050 (1979 hydrostatic )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

35.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

95 x 83 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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2.8 LReference

Oil change

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annuallyReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Gear Weight

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362 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical idler pulleyReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Weight

50 kgReference

800 to 830 poundsReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

168 cmReference

170 cmReference

Width

89 cmReference

95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

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Height (hood)

87 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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122 cmReference

Height

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99 cmReference

Hydro Weight

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376 kgReference

Ground clearance

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20 cmReference

Front tread

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76 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 616 Special attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

39Reference

45Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Overall width

144 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 7 cmReference

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Variants

716H

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hydrostaticReference

Allis Chalmers 716 attachments

716 Serial Number Location

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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.