Compare/Allis Chalmers D-17 vs Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader

Allis Chalmers D-17 vs Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D-17 vs Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader

The Allis Chalmers D-17 and the Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers D-17 leads on rated power with 61 hp against 59 hp. Allis Chalmers D-17 is the lighter machine (2,615 kg vs 5,624 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader is the newer design (1966 vs 1960). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers D-17 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader 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

61 hp

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

45.5 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

38.1 kWReference

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Plows

5Reference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 111 mmReference

99 x 108 mmReference

Compression

15.7:1Reference

8.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Power

45.5 kWReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

11.6 LReference

Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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44.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Torque

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233.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

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Clutch

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hydraulic discReference

Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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Pressure

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112.0 barReference

Pump flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Gas Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Diesel Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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Weight

1229 kgReference

5624 kgReference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Gas Length

355 cmReference

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Diesel Length

363 cmReference

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Width

194 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (hood)

157 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

205 cmReference

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Operating weight

2615 kgReference

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Front tread

134 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

147 to 233 cmReference

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Length

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392 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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25 cmReference

Gauge

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129 cmReference

Allis Chalmers D-17 attachments

D-17 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left-front of torque housingReference

Serial number on the front of the crawler, below the grill.Reference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Attachment overview

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV Backhoe

Backhoe type

Allis-Chalmers Mark IV BackhoeReference

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Transport height

342 cmReference

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Digging depth

411 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

477 cmReference

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Loading height

309 cmReference

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Swing Arc

200°Reference

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Speeds

Variants

H-4

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crawlerReference

H-4 Loader

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loader-crawlerReference

Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader attachments

H-4 Loader Serial Numbers

Allis Chalmers H-4 Loader Tracks

Length on ground

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177 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.5 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.5 barReference

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.