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Allis Chalmers 640 vs Allis Chalmers D-17

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 640 vs Allis Chalmers D-17

The Allis Chalmers 640 and the Allis Chalmers D-17 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 640 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 61 hp. Allis Chalmers D-17 is the lighter machine (2,615 kg vs 3,687 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 640 is the newer design (1980 vs 1960). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 640 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D-17 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

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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

61 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

90 x 111 mmReference

Power (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

15.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

1650Reference

Torque

222.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1250Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

15.1 LReference

Engine

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45.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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38.1 kWReference

Plows

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5Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Power

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45.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Power DirectorReference

Capacities

Fuel

86.1 LReference

71.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

34.1 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

shuttleReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

34.1 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1650Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

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Weight

3687 kgReference

1229 kgReference

Front tire

12.00-16.5Reference

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Rear tire

12.00-16.5Reference

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Industrial front

31x15.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

31x15.5-15Reference

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Length

449 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

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Operating weight

3687 kgReference

2615 kgReference

Ground clearance

31 cmReference

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Front tread

142 cmReference

134 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread

142 cmReference

147 to 233 cmReference

Gas Wheelbase

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236 cmReference

Diesel Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Gas Length

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355 cmReference

Diesel Length

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363 cmReference

Width

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194 cmReference

Height (hood)

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157 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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205 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 640 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

42Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

95Reference

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Allis Chalmers D-17 attachments

D-17 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left-front of torque housingReference

Attachment overview

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Allis-Chalmers Mark IV BackhoeReference

Transport height

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342 cmReference

Digging depth

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411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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477 cmReference

Loading height

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309 cmReference

Swing Arc

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200°Reference

Speeds

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.