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Allis Chalmers D-17 vs Allis Chalmers M7

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D-17 vs Allis Chalmers M7

The Allis Chalmers D-17 and the Allis Chalmers M7 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers M7 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 61 hp. Allis Chalmers D-17 is the lighter machine (2,615 kg vs 2,620 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers D-17 is the newer design (1960 vs 1944). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers M7 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D-17 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

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, with two-speed range shift.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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291Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Engine

45.5 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

38.1 kWReference

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Plows

5Reference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 111 mmReference

79 x 111 mmReference

Compression

15.7:1Reference

6.48:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

4000Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

11.4 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

47.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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39.7 LReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Pre-heating

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gasoline-fired boilerReference

Torque

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142.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2000Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Power DirectorReference

WarnerReference

Clutch

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203.2mm mechanical dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

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Tow capacity

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1360 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

gearReference

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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Dimensions

Gas Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Diesel Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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Weight

1229 kgReference

2620 to 3120 poundsReference

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

160 cmReference

Height (hood)

157 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

205 cmReference

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Operating weight

2615 kgReference

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Front tread

134 to 200 cmReference

101 cmReference

Rear tread

147 to 233 cmReference

114 cmReference

Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Front tire

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4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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70x12Reference

Industrial front

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4.00-15Reference

Industrial rear

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70x12 skisReference

Length

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332 cmReference

Height

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162 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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1188 kgReference

Operating

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1415 kgReference

Allis Chalmers D-17 attachments

D-17 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left-front of torque housingReference

Serial number plate on the right side of the driver's compartment.Reference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Battery AH

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116Reference

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

M7 Serial Numbers

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.