Compare/Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD10

Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD10

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD10

The Allis Chalmers D17 and the Allis Chalmers HD10 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD10 leads on rated power with 65 hp against 63 hp. Allis Chalmers D17 is the lighter machine (2,118 kg vs 20,380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers D17 is the newer design (1957 vs 1940). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD10 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D17 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

12,284 (diesel)Reference

8,750Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

47.0 kWReference

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Plows

5Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

36.3 kWReference

61.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

39.3 kWReference

73.5 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 111 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

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Compression

8.25:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

1600Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

36.9 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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Oil capacity

23.7 LReference

22.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

37.9 kWReference

73.5 kWReference

Max power

34.5 kWReference

61.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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166.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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64.1 kWReference

Transmission

Power-DirectorReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet disc (Power Director)Reference

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Oil type

SAE 80 EPReference

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Capacities

Fuel

84.4 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

36.9 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Capacity

36.9 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

5.7 lpmReference

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Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Gas Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Diesel Wheelbase

243 cmReference

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Weight

2118 kgReference

20380 to 21455 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

13-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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Gas Length

355 cmReference

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Diesel Length

363 cmReference

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Width

194 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height (hood)

157 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

205 cmReference

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Operating weight

2118 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4261 kgReference

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Front tread

134 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

147 to 233 cmReference

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Length

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381 cmReference

Height

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198 cmReference

Gauge

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157 cmReference

Shipping

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9548 kgReference

Allis Chalmers D17 attachments

D17 Serial Number Location

D17 Serial Numbers

1957

1001 (Series I)Reference

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1958

4300 (Series I)Reference

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1959

16500 (Series I)Reference

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1960

32001 (Series II)Reference

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1961

33100 (Series II)Reference

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1962

42001 (Series III)Reference

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1963

65001 (Series III)Reference

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1964

75001 (Series IV)Reference

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1965

77090 (Series IV)Reference

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1966

80533 (Series IV)Reference

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1967

86061 (Series IV)Reference

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Final

89213 (Series IV)Reference

10198Reference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

20.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3104 kgReference

7033 kgReference

Speeds

HD10 Serial Numbers

1940

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2Reference

1941

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642Reference

1942

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1446Reference

1946

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5964Reference

1947

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6463Reference

1948

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7602Reference

1949

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8676Reference

1950

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9631Reference

Location:

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Rear of transmission case or plate near instrument panel.Reference

Allis Chalmers HD10 Tracks

Length on ground

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195 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.8 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.5 barReference

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.