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Allis Chalmers 8050 vs Allis Chalmers HD16A
Verdict: Allis Chalmers 8050 vs Allis Chalmers HD16A
The Allis Chalmers 8050 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 HD16A is the lighter machine (14,288 kg vs 15,305 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers 8050 is the newer design (1982 vs 1955). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD16A for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers 8050 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
152 hp
163 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
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
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
2,336Reference
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Original price
$58,411Reference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydraulic clutchesReference
Drive
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crawlerReference
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 (tested)
98.0 kWReference
88.6 kWReference
Displacement
7.0 LReference
13.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
133 x 165 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
14.15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
28.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
113.6 kWReference
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Max power
98.0 kWReference
88.6 kWReference
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
Drawbar (claimed)
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93.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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105.1 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
Belt power (max)
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99.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Power ShiftReference
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Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
113.6 kWReference
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Type
Allis-ChalmersReference
gearReference
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
1000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
115.7 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
15305 to 16300 poundsReference
14288 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
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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
459 cmReference
Width
303 cmReference
243 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
44 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
55 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
71 cmReference
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2WD
6942 kgReference
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4WD
7393 kgReference
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Ballasted
8790 kgReference
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Height
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229 cmReference
Ground clearance
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36 cmReference
Gauge
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187 cmReference
8050 Serial Number Location
8050 Serial Numbers
1981
1001Reference
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1982
1016Reference
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1983
1924Reference
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1984
2496Reference
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1985
3187Reference
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Final
3336Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
100Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Allis Chalmers 8050 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
36.3 l/hourReference
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Max pull
7587 kgReference
13037 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
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34.4 l/hourReference
Speeds
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
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.