Compare/Allis Chalmers D10 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

Allis Chalmers D10 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D10 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

The Allis Chalmers D10 and the Allis Chalmers HD5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD5 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 29 hp. Allis Chalmers D10 is the lighter machine (1,224 kg vs 10,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers HD5 holds more fuel (140.0 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers D10 is the newer design (1959 vs 1946). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD5 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D10 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

29 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 9x24 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

9,100Reference

29,255Reference

Original price

$3400 (1967)Reference

—

Steering

manualReference

—

Drive

—

crawlerReference

Variants

D10 High Clearance

cultivation tractorReference

—

D12

two-row tractorReference

—

Engine

Fuel tank

45.4 LReference

140.0 LReference

Engine

23.1 kWReference

—

Drawbar (claimed)

19.4 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

21.5 kWReference

28.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 98 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

23.1 kWReference

—

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

—

Compression

7.5:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

14.2 LReference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

—

Power at rated engine speed

25.0 kWReference

—

Max power

21.5 kWReference

28.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

—

32.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

—

35.7 kWReference

Belt power (max)

—

35.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

—

PTO (tested)

25.0 kWReference

—

Type

sliding gearReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

—

Rear Type

IReference

—

Rear PTO

transmission , independent (later) (original)Reference

—

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

—

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

—

Weight

1224 kgReference

10500 to 11250 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00x15Reference

—

Rear tire

9x24Reference

—

Ag front

5.00x15Reference

—

Ag rear

10x24Reference

—

Length

306 cmReference

317 cmReference

Height (hood)

132 cmReference

—

Height (exhaust)

193 cmReference

—

Shipping weight

1224 kgReference

5103 kgReference

Ballasted weight

2177 kgReference

—

Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

—

Clearance (rear axle)

56 cmReference

—

Front tread

101 to 164 cmReference

—

Rear tread

106 to 182 cmReference

—

Height

—

153 cmReference

Ground clearance

—

28 cmReference

Gauge

—

152 cmReference

D10 Serial Number Location

D10 Serial Numbers

1959

1001Reference

—

1960

1950Reference

—

1961

2801Reference

—

1962

4511Reference

—

1963

6801Reference

—

1964

7675Reference

—

1965

9204Reference

—

1966

9486Reference

—

1967

9795Reference

—

1968

9979Reference

—

Final

10100Reference

—

Capacities

RPM

1220Reference

—

Speed

779.07 meters/minReference

—

Test results

Fuel use

9.5 l/hourReference

—

Max pull

1862 kgReference

4549 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

—

14.4 l/hourReference

Speeds

HD5 Serial Numbers

1946

—

1Reference

1947

—

7Reference

1948

—

1358Reference

1949

—

4316Reference

1950

—

7499Reference

1951

—

11071Reference

1952

—

14290Reference

1953

—

17558Reference

1954

—

21837Reference

1955

—

25564Reference

Location:

—

Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

Allis Chalmers HD5 Tracks

Width

—

199 cmReference

Length on ground

—

163 cmReference

Area on ground

—

1.1 m²Reference

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.