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Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD6

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD6

The Allis Chalmers D17 and the Allis Chalmers HD6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers D17 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 57 hp. Allis Chalmers D17 is the lighter machine (2,118 kg vs 12,400 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 1955). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers D17 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD6 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

63 hp

57 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

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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

37.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

39.3 kWReference

45.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

5.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 111 mmReference

113 x 141 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

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Compression

8.25:1Reference

15.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1650Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

14.2 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

18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

37.9 kWReference

45.1 kWReference

Max power

34.5 kWReference

37.2 kWReference

Fuel tank

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151.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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42.5 kWReference

Transmission

Power-DirectorReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

2 forward and 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

power shiftReference

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

12400 to 13400 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

199 cmReference

Height (hood)

157 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

205 cmReference

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Operating weight

2118 kgReference

6078 kgReference

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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322 cmReference

Height

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167 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5624 kgReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Allis Chalmers D17 attachments

D17 Serial Number Location

D17 Serial Numbers

1957

1001 (Series I)Reference

6466Reference

1958

4300 (Series I)Reference

7948Reference

1959

16500 (Series I)Reference

10054Reference

1960

32001 (Series II)Reference

12506Reference

1961

33100 (Series II)Reference

13777Reference

1962

42001 (Series III)Reference

14898Reference

1963

65001 (Series III)Reference

16042Reference

1964

75001 (Series IV)Reference

17105Reference

1965

77090 (Series IV)Reference

18189Reference

1966

80533 (Series IV)Reference

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1967

86061 (Series IV)Reference

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Final

89213 (Series IV)Reference

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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

20.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

3104 kgReference

5731 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

HD6A

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44-inch gaugeReference

HD6B

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60-inch gaugeReference

HD6E

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5-rollerReference

HD6G

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loaderReference

HD6EP

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power shiftReference

HD6AG

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turbochargedReference

HD6 Serial Numbers

1955

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101Reference

1956

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1147Reference

Location:

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Serial number stamped on the rear of steering clutch housing or on the instrument panel. (upper-right)Reference

Allis Chalmers HD6 Tracks

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.