Compare/Allis Chalmers A vs Allis Chalmers H3

Allis Chalmers A vs Allis Chalmers H3

Verdict: Allis Chalmers A vs Allis Chalmers H3

The Allis Chalmers A and the Allis Chalmers H3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers A leads on rated power with 33 hp against 32 hp. Allis Chalmers A is the lighter machine (3,254 kg vs 3,354 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers H3 is the newer design (1960 vs 1936). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers A for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers H3 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

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Best match

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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

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Rated power

33 hp

32 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

distillateReference

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) with two-speed high/low power shift.Reference

Total built

1,225Reference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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mechanical clutchesReference

Engine

Aux. fuel

5.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

29.6 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

38.2 kWReference

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Plows

4 (14 inch)Reference

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Displacement

8.4 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

127 x 165 mmReference

89 x 98 mmReference

Compression

4.4:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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19.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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Marvel-Schebler carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Rated RPM

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1650Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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8.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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23.9 kWReference

Max power

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19.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

non-synchronized gearReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Power DirectorReference

Clutch

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dry disc (gear)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3254 kgReference

1279 kgReference

Rear tire

48x12.1Reference

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Ag rear

48x12.1 (steel)Reference

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Length

355 cmReference

276 cmReference

Height

167 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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162 cmReference

Height (hood)

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122 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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182 cmReference

Gauge

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121 cmReference

A Serial Numbers

1936

25701Reference

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1937

25726Reference

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1938

26305Reference

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1939

26614Reference

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1940

26782Reference

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1941

26896Reference

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1942

26915Reference

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Final

26925Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

33 cmReference

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Width

160 cmReference

35 cmReference

RPM

1000Reference

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Speed

963.17 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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53.0 LReference

Variants

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gas engineReference

HD3

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diesel engineReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

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23.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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62.5 LReference

Capacity

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62.5 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Allis Chalmers H3 attachments

H3 Serial Numbers

1960

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1001Reference

1961

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1250Reference

1962

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3199Reference

1963

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6001Reference

1964

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6945Reference

1965

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7890Reference

1966

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8856Reference

1967

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9483Reference

Attachment overview

Allis-Chalmers Mark V Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Allis-Chalmers Mark V 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

Allis Chalmers H3 Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3580 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.