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Allis Chalmers D12 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D12 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

The Allis Chalmers D12 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 D12 is the lighter machine (1,270 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 47.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers D12 is the newer design (1959 vs 1946). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD5 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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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

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Allis Chalmers

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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

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$3,522 (1968)Reference

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Total built

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29,255Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

D12 High Clearance

cultivation tractorReference

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D10

single-row tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

47.3 LReference

140.0 LReference

Engine

23.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

19.2 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

21.9 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

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.5:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.6 LReference

14.2 LReference

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

28.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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35.7 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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35.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 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

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

10500 to 11250 poundsReference

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

317 cmReference

Height (hood)

133 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

194 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1270 kgReference

5103 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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Height

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153 cmReference

Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

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

4549 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.4 l/hourReference

Speeds

HD5 Serial Numbers

1946

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1Reference

1947

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7Reference

1948

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1358Reference

1949

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4316Reference

1950

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7499Reference

1951

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11071Reference

1952

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14290Reference

1953

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17558Reference

1954

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21837Reference

1955

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25564Reference

Location:

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Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

Allis Chalmers HD5 Tracks

Width

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199 cmReference

Length on ground

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163 cmReference

Area on ground

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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.