Compare/Allis Chalmers D12 vs Allis Chalmers E 30-60 Threshermans Special

Allis Chalmers D12 vs Allis Chalmers E 30-60 Threshermans Special

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D12 vs Allis Chalmers E 30-60 Threshermans Special

The Allis Chalmers D12 and the Allis Chalmers E 30-60 Threshermans Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers E 30-60 Threshermans Special leads on rated power with 30 hp against 29 hp. Allis Chalmers D12 is the lighter machine (1,270 kg vs 2,848 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Allis Chalmers E 30-60 Threshermans Special for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D12 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

29 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Allis D12 with 10x24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$3,522 (1968)Reference

$1,025 (1934)Reference

Total built

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70 (estimated)Reference

Variants

D12 High Clearance

cultivation tractorReference

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D10

single-row tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

47.3 LReference

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Engine

23.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

19.2 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

21.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

89 x 98 mmReference

133 x 165 mmReference

Power

23.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

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Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

24.8 kWReference

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Max power

21.9 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

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44.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

24.8 kWReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

gearReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Weight

1270 kgReference

2848 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

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Rear tire

10x24Reference

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Ag front

5.00x15Reference

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Ag rear

11x24Reference

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Length

307 cmReference

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Height (hood)

133 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

194 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1270 kgReference

2848 kgReference

Ballasted weight

2553 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

56 cmReference

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Front tread

125 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 201 cmReference

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D12 Serial Number Location

D12 Serial Numbers

1959

1001Reference

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1960

1950Reference

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1961

2801Reference

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1962

3638Reference

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1963

5501Reference

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1964

6012Reference

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1965

9192Reference

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1966

9508Reference

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1967

9830Reference

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Capacities

RPM

1220Reference

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Speed

779.07 meters/minReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1923 kgReference

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Speeds

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.