Compare/Allis Chalmers 8030 vs Allis Chalmers T16

Allis Chalmers 8030 vs Allis Chalmers T16

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 8030 vs Allis Chalmers T16

The Allis Chalmers 8030 and the Allis Chalmers T16 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers T16 leads on rated power with 135 hp against 134 hp. Allis Chalmers T16 is the lighter machine (7,393 kg vs 14,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 8030 is the newer design (1982 vs 1963). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers T16 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 8030 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

134 hp

135 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Six power shift gears (1-6) in two ranges (slow/fast). Clutch must be used to shift range. Pressing the clutch pedal half-way automatically downshifts from 5th/6th to 4th gear.Reference

With 20.5-25 tires.Reference

Total built

2,328Reference

15Reference

Original price

$52,398Reference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Variants

8030

row-cropReference

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8030HC

high-cropReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

85.9 kWReference

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Displacement

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

28.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

29.3 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

99.7 kWReference

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Max power

85.9 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

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 (tested)

99.7 kWReference

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Type

Allis-ChalmersReference

power shift with torque converterReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

51.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

170.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

36.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3719 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

100.2 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

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Rear diff.

63.2 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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Weight

14200 to 15015 poundsReference

7393 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

20.5-25Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

20.5-25Reference

2WD Ag front

18.4-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

14.9-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

474 cmReference

435 cmReference

Width

237 cmReference

233 cmReference

Ground clearance

71 cmReference

43 cmReference

4WD Shipping

6441 kgReference

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Operating

6810 kgReference

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Ballasted

7756 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

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

Front tread

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188 cmReference

Rear tread

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188 cmReference

8030 Serial Number Location

8030 Serial Numbers

1981

1001Reference

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1982

1009Reference

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1983

2093Reference

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1984

2701Reference

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1985

3146Reference

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Final

3328Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

100Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Allis Chalmers 8030 Height

Hood

175 cmReference

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Cab

292 cmReference

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Exhaust

287 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

33.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6054 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.