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Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers T-816
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 Special vs Allis Chalmers T-816
The Allis Chalmers 616 Special and the Allis Chalmers T-816 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 T-816 is the lighter machine (219 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 T-816 is the newer design (1982 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
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Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Image courtesy of Mark SalamackReference
Three-speed gear transmission with variable speed lever.Reference
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
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.1 LReference
Transmission
1
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ThrottleReference
2
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Gear shiftReference
3
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VariatorReference
4
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Clutch/brakeReference
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Vari-ShiftReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
50 kgReference
219 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
170 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
105 cmReference
Height (hood)
87 cmReference
91 cmReference
Wheelbase
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122 cmReference
Allis Chalmers 616 Special attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
39Reference
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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 T-816 attachments
T-816 Serial Number Location
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.