Compare/Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance vs Allis Chalmers D14

Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance vs Allis Chalmers D14

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance vs Allis Chalmers D14

The Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance and the Allis Chalmers D14 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers D14 leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance is the lighter machine (1,397 kg vs 1,587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance is the newer design (1959 vs 1957). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers D14 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D12 High Clearance 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

D-10 High Clearance speeds with 9x36 rear tires.Reference

The Power-Director hand clutch allows a shift on the move between high and low ranges for each gear.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Total built

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23,050Reference

Variants

D12

utility tractorReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

19.2 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 98 mmReference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

6Reference

Oil capacity

8.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

8.5 LReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

8.5:1Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

Gas Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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84.4 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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25.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.229 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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23.8 kWReference

Max power

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21.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Power-DirectorReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

2.8 LReference

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Type

Snap-CoupleReference

sliding gearReference

Capacity

2.8 LReference

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Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

1397 kgReference

1587 kgReference

Rear tire

9x36Reference

12.00-26Reference

Ag rear

11.2x36Reference

12.00-26Reference

Length

310 cmReference

327 cmReference

Height (hood)

144 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

205 cmReference

202 cmReference

Shipping weight

1397 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

69 cmReference

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Front tread

152 to 220 cmReference

22/39 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 201 cmReference

137 to 203 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Operating weight

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1587 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3175 kgReference

Ground clearance

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63 cmReference

Capacities

RPM

1220Reference

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Speed

779.07 meters/minReference

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Speeds

D14 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001Reference

1958

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9400Reference

1959

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14900Reference

1960

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21800Reference

Location:

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Torque housingReference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2278 kgReference

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.