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Allis Chalmers 616 vs Allis Chalmers 616 Special

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 vs Allis Chalmers 616 Special

The Allis Chalmers 616 and the Allis Chalmers 616 Special are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 616 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Allis Chalmers 616 Special is the lighter machine (288 kg vs 589 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 1972). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 616 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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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

Manufacturer

SundstrandReference

SimplicityReference

Image courtesy of Myles SchoolcraftReference

Image courtesy of Mark SalamackReference

Variants

4040

similar Simplicity modelReference

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Engine

Displacement

49.8 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 76 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Compression

7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Fuel tank

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8.3 LReference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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PeerlessReference

Capacities

Fuel

14.4 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

4.7 LReference

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Capacity

4.7 LReference

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Pressure

34.5 barReference

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Pump flow

8.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

mechanical idler pulleyReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

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Weight

589 kgReference

50 kgReference

Front tire

20x8-10Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

29x12.50-15Reference

18x9.50-8Reference

Ag front

4.00x12Reference

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Ag rear

8x16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.50-15Reference

18x9.50-8Reference

Length

210 cmReference

168 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

89 cmReference

Height

109 cmReference

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Shipping weight

589 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

88 to 95 cmReference

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Rear tread

86 to 101 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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101 cmReference

Height (hood)

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87 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 616 attachments

616 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

53Reference

39Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

shift-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

106 cmReference

Cut height

4 to 7 cmReference

3 to 7 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 616 Special attachments

42" Mower deck

Overall width

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144 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.