Compare/Allis Chalmers C vs Allis Chalmers RC

Allis Chalmers C vs Allis Chalmers RC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers C vs Allis Chalmers RC

The Allis Chalmers C and the Allis Chalmers RC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers C leads on rated power with 19 hp against 16 hp. Allis Chalmers C is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 2,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers C is the newer design (1940 vs 1938). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers C for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers RC if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

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Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

19 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Gasoline 3-speed 2WDOctober 28 - November 7, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 364 fileReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Total built

84,020Reference

5,501Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

Plows

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

13.7 kWReference

9.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 89 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

5.75:1Reference

4.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

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Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

8.5 LReference

Sparkplug

AC 45Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.889 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

17.4 kWReference

12.1 kWReference

Max power

13.7 kWReference

9.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

non-synchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE20WReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

17.4 kWReference

12.1 kWReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

560Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Weight

1134 kgReference

2495 to 3204 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

4.75-15Reference

Rear tire

9-24Reference

10-28Reference

Ag front

6-12Reference

24x4 steelReference

Ag rear

10-24Reference

40x6 steelReference

Length

289 cmReference

320 cmReference

Height

159 cmReference

167 cmReference

Front tread

208 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Shipping

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1453 kgReference

Ballasted

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1816 kgReference

C Serial Number Location

C Serial Numbers

1940

1Reference

4392Reference

1941

112Reference

5417Reference

1942

12389Reference

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1943

18782Reference

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1944

23908Reference

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1945

30695Reference

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1946

36378Reference

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1947

39168Reference

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1948

51515Reference

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1949

68281Reference

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1950

80518Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

20 cmReference

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Width

173 cmReference

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RPM

1129Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

12Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Battery AH

95Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

7.6 l/hourReference

4.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

1066 kgReference

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RC Serial Numbers

1939

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4Reference

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.