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Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 917

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers 917

The Allis Chalmers 616 Special and the Allis Chalmers 917 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 917 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Allis Chalmers 616 Special is the lighter machine (288 kg vs 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 917 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 1979). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 917 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 616 Special if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

16 hp

17 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

Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

42.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

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2.8 LReference

Oil type

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Allis-Chalmers Power Fluid 821Reference

Oil change

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400 hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

mechanical idler pulleyReference

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Rear PTO

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liveReference

Front PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Weight

50 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Length

168 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

89 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

100 cmReference

Height (hood)

87 cmReference

90 cmReference

Wheelbase

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128 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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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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Allis Chalmers 917 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.