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Allis Chalmers 616 vs Allis Chalmers 916

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 vs Allis Chalmers 916

The Allis Chalmers 616 and the Allis Chalmers 916 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 916 is the lighter machine (313 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 916 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 616 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 916 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

17 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Allis ChalmersReference

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Manufacturer

SundstrandReference

Allis ChalmersReference

Image courtesy of Myles SchoolcraftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Variants

4040

similar Simplicity modelReference

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Engine

Displacement

49.8 ciReference

35.89 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 76 mmReference

95 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

dryReference

Compression

7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

2.8 LReference

Fuel tank

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11.4 LReference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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Allis-Chalmers Power Fluid 821Reference

Oil change

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400 hReference

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

liveReference

Clutch

electricReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

128 cmReference

Weight

589 kgReference

313 kgReference

Front tire

20x8-10Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

29x12.50-15Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Ag front

4.00x12Reference

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Ag rear

8x16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.50-15Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Length

210 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

93 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

76 cmReference

Rear tread

86 to 101 cmReference

68 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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100 cmReference

Height (hood)

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90 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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20 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

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

53Reference

45Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

shift-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Cut height

4 to 7 cmReference

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Allis Chalmers 916 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.