Compare/Allis Chalmers 7040 vs Allis Chalmers T16

Allis Chalmers 7040 vs Allis Chalmers T16

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 7040 vs Allis Chalmers T16

The Allis Chalmers 7040 and the Allis Chalmers T16 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers 7040 leads on rated power with 136 hp against 135 hp. Allis Chalmers 7040 is the lighter machine (5,307 kg vs 7,393 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 7040 is the newer design (1975 vs 1963). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers 7040 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers T16 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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Rated power

136 hp

135 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Six gears in two ranges (slow/fast). Clutchless power shift between gears.Reference

With 20.5-25 tires.Reference

Original price

$24,550Reference

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Differential lock

power standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Total built

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15Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

87.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

85.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

Pre-heating

coolant heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

29.3 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

101.6 kWReference

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Max power

85.3 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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283.9 LReference

Engine

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100.7 kWReference

Power

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100.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Torque

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488.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1650Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Power ShiftReference

Allison Torq-maticReference

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

101.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

101.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

91.2 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

power shift with torque converterReference

Capacity

91.2 LReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

170.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (optional)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

101.5 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

243 cmReference

Weight

5307 kgReference

7393 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

20.5-25Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

20.5-25Reference

Ag front

14L-16.1Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

440 cmReference

435 cmReference

Width

303 cmReference

233 cmReference

Operating weight

5307 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

7883 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

56 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

71 cmReference

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Front tread

157 to 223 cmReference

188 cmReference

Rear tread

162 to 231 cmReference

188 cmReference

Steering wheel

220 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 20.5-25. Rear: 20.5-25Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 23.5-25. Rear: 23.5-25Reference

Height

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220 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7393 kgReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Allis Chalmers 7040 attachments

7040 Serial Numbers

1975

1303Reference

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1976

4089Reference

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1977

6839Reference

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Location:

Above PTO shieldReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Allis Chalmers 7040 Height

Hood

172 cmReference

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Exhaust

294 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

33.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6144 kgReference

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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.