Compare/Allis Chalmers 8050 High-Clearance vs Allis Chalmers HD16A

Allis Chalmers 8050 High-Clearance vs Allis Chalmers HD16A

Verdict: Allis Chalmers 8050 High-Clearance vs Allis Chalmers HD16A

The Allis Chalmers 8050 High-Clearance and the Allis Chalmers HD16A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD16A leads on rated power with 163 hp against 152 hp. Allis Chalmers 8050 High-Clearance is the newer design (1982 vs 1955). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD16A for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 8050 High-Clearance if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

152 hp

163 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Six power shift gears in two ranges. Clutch must be used to shift range.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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hydraulic clutchesReference

Variants

8050

row-cropReference

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8050HC

high-cropReference

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HD16A

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6-speedReference

HD16AC

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torque converterReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

100.0 kWReference

93.2 kWReference

Displacement

7.0 LReference

13.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

133 x 165 mmReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

1600Reference

Operating RPM

750-2580Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

35.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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378.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

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121.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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110.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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105.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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88.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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99.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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110.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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121.5 kWReference

Compression

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14.15:1Reference

Belt power (max)

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99.8 kWReference

Max power

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88.6 kWReference

Transmission

Power ShiftReference

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Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

113.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

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Type

six-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

227.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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Front tire

9.50x20Reference

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Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

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Ag front

9.50x20Reference

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Ag rear

20.8x38Reference

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Length

474 cmReference

459 cmReference

Width

229 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

327 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

325 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

92 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

77 cmReference

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Front tread

177 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

177 to 218 cmReference

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Weight

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14288 kgReference

Height

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229 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

HD16A Serial Numbers

1955

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101Reference

1956

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1009Reference

1957

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2463Reference

1958

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2757Reference

1959

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4144Reference

1960

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4726Reference

1961

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5098Reference

1962

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5448Reference

1963

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5732Reference

1964

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6270Reference

1965

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6965Reference

1966

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7468Reference

1967

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8076Reference

1968

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8425Reference

1969

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8794Reference

1970

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9565Reference

Location:

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Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

Allis Chalmers HD16A Tracks

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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34.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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13037 kgReference

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.