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Allis Chalmers B vs Allis Chalmers Styled WC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers B vs Allis Chalmers Styled WC

The Allis Chalmers B and the Allis Chalmers Styled WC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers B leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Allis Chalmers B is the lighter machine (934 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers Styled WC holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers B is the newer design (1938 vs 1933). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers B for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers Styled WC 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 B Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers Styled WC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Operated via gear shift lever and foot clutch.Reference
Factories
Southampton, EnglandReference
Total built
120,783Reference
3,751 (Speed Patrol)Reference
Steering
manualReference
Original price
$1,341 (1947)Reference
Variants
IB
industrial tractorReference
WC Speed Maintainer
1938-1941Reference
WC Speed Patrol
1945-1950Reference
WF
Standard front version (wide)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
56.8 LReference
Plows
1 (16-inch)Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.5 kWReference
16.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
16.6 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 102 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.92:1Reference
4.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Sparkplug
AC 45Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Coolant capacity
7.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Belt power (max)
16.6 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Max power
14.5 kWReference
18.0 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
Fuel use
8.0 l/hourReference
Starter type
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
non-synchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
560Reference
535Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
186 cmReference
Weight
934 kgReference
2700 to 3792 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00-15Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
9-24Reference
11x28Reference
Ag front
4.00-15Reference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
8-38 (Asparagus Special)Reference
11x28Reference
Length
280 cmReference
345 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
194 cmReference
Shipping weight
934 kgReference
Ballasted weight
1901 kgReference
Ground clearance
71 cmReference
Front tread
96 to 152 cmReference
Rear tread
101 to 152 cmReference
165 to 193 cmReference
Height
160 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
73 cmReference
Shipping
1496 kgReference
Operating
1720 kgReference
Ballasted
2061 kgReference
B Serial Number Location
B Serial Numbers
1938
97Reference
60790Reference
1939
11800Reference
75216Reference
1940
33502Reference
91534Reference
1941
49721Reference
103517Reference
1942
56782Reference
114534Reference
1943
64501Reference
123171Reference
1944
65502Reference
127642Reference
1945
70210Reference
134624Reference
1946
1001 (IB)Reference
148091Reference
1947
1003 (IB)Reference
152845Reference
1948
1010 (IB)Reference
170174Reference
1949
1282 (IB)Reference
1950
1556 (IB)Reference
1951
4001 (EB)Reference
1952
6861 (EB)Reference
1953
9200 (EB)Reference
1954
11120 (EB)Reference
1955
124711Reference
1956
126497Reference
1957
127186Reference
Final
127461Reference
178202Reference
Capacities
Diameter
20 cmReference
22 cmReference
Width
157 cmReference
193 cmReference
RPM
1053Reference
1170Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
1209 kgReference
1422 kgReference
WC Serial Number Location
WC Serial Numbers
1933
1Reference
1934
29Reference
1935
3127Reference
1936
13870Reference
1937
31784Reference

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.

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