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Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 816GT
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 816GT
The Allis Chalmers 616 Special and the Allis Chalmers 816GT 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 816GT is the lighter machine (210 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 Special is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). 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
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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
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Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Image courtesy of Mark SalamackReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
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
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
50 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15-6.00x6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20-10.00x10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15-6.00x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20-10.00x10Reference
Length
168 cmReference
168 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
90 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height (hood)
87 cmReference
87 cmReference
Wheelbase
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122 cmReference
Allis Chalmers 616 Special attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
39Reference
39Reference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
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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Allis Chalmers 816GT attachments
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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.