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Allis Chalmers D-12 vs Allis Chalmers D-15

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D-12 vs Allis Chalmers D-15

The Allis Chalmers D-12 and the Allis Chalmers D-15 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers D-15 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 39 hp. Allis Chalmers D-12 is the lighter machine (1,451 kg vs 2,007 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers D-15 is the newer design (1960 vs 1959). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers D-15 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D-12 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

39 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Allis D12 with 10x24 rear tires.Reference

With 12.4-26 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

47.3 LReference

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Engine (net)

29.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

22.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 98 mmReference

92 x 98 mmReference

Power (net)

29.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

2000Reference

Torque

185.8 NmReference

172.2 NmReference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

9.5 LReference

Engine

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32.8 kWReference

Power

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32.8 kWReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discsReference

Transmission

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Power DirectorReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.3 kWReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

103.4 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

13.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

1000@1880Reference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

220 cmReference

Weight

1136 kgReference

1229 kgReference

Ag front

6.00x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4x24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

307 cmReference

330 cmReference

Height (hood)

133 cmReference

145 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

194 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1451 kgReference

2007 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

55 cmReference

61 cmReference

Front tread

125 to 203 cmReference

129 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 201 cmReference

137 to 203 cmReference

Width

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170 cmReference

Allis Chalmers D-12 attachments

Capacities

RPM

1220Reference

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Speed

779.07 meters/minReference

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Attachment overview

Allis-Chalmers Mark I Backhoe

Backhoe type

Allis-Chalmers Mark TEN BackhoeReference

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV BackhoeReference

Transport height

322 cmReference

342 cmReference

Digging depth

304 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

426 cmReference

477 cmReference

Loading height

281 cmReference

309 cmReference

Swing Arc

200°Reference

Allis-Chalmers Mark TEN Backhoe

Speeds

Variants

D-15

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farm tractorReference

Allis Chalmers D-15 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV Backhoe

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.