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Allis Chalmers 616 vs Allis Chalmers 917
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 616 vs Allis Chalmers 917
The Allis Chalmers 616 and the Allis Chalmers 917 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Allis Chalmers 917 is the lighter machine (312 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 917 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). 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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Allis Chalmers
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Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
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
42.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 76 mmReference
79 x 70 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
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
2.8 LReference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Power
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12.7 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
312 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
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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 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.