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Allis Chalmers CA vs Allis Chalmers FD3
Verdict: Allis Chalmers CA vs Allis Chalmers FD3
The Allis Chalmers CA and the Allis Chalmers FD3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers FD3 leads on rated power with 25 hp against 23 hp. Allis Chalmers CA is the lighter machine (1,285 kg vs 1,428 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Allis Chalmers FD3 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers CA 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
39,499Reference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
17.1 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
19.4 kWReference
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Displacement
2.1 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 89 mmReference
79 x 89 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
6.25:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1650Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
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Starter volts
6Reference
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Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Belt power (max)
19.4 kWReference
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Max power
17.1 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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45.0 LReference
Engine
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18.6 kWReference
Power
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18.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
7.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
7.6 LReference
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Capacity
7.6 LReference
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Pressure
220.6 barReference
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Type
non-synchronizedReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
538Reference
540/1000Reference
Mid PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
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Diameter
20 cmReference
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Width
13 cmReference
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RPM
1220Reference
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Speed
778.76 meters/minReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
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Weight
1285 kgReference
1428 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
450x16Reference
Rear tire
10-24Reference
10x28Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
450x16Reference
Ag rear
10-24Reference
10x28Reference
Length
317 cmReference
284 cmReference
Height
185 cmReference
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Operating weight
1285 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
2288 kgReference
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Front tread
15/33 cmReference
113 to 153 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 203 cmReference
128 to 167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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130 cmReference
CA Serial Numbers
1950
14Reference
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1951
322Reference
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1952
10539Reference
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1953
22181Reference
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1954
31424Reference
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1955
32907Reference
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1956
37203Reference
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1957
38618Reference
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1958
38977Reference
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Location:
On top of transmission, by shift leverReference
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Final
39513Reference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
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Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
10Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
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Battery AH
95Reference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1613 kgReference
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FD3 Serial Number Location
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.