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Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD9

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D17 vs Allis Chalmers HD9

The Allis Chalmers D17 and the Allis Chalmers HD9 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD9 leads on rated power with 70 hp against 63 hp. Allis Chalmers D17 is the lighter machine (2,118 kg vs 8,527 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 1951). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD9 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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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

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Best match

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Allis Chalmers

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

70 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

5,850Reference

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

50.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

39.3 kWReference

59.0 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

27.4 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

25.6 LReference

Belt power (max)

37.9 kWReference

59.0 kWReference

Max power

34.5 kWReference

50.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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208.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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62.6 kWReference

Transmission

Power-DirectorReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 3 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

gearReference

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

8527 kgReference

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

241 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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185 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8527 kgReference

Gauge

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187 cmReference

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

5850Reference

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

8634 kgReference

Speeds

HD9 Serial Numbers

1950

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1Reference

1951

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2Reference

1952

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738Reference

1953

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1883Reference

1954

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3591Reference

1955

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5209Reference

Location:

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Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

Allis Chalmers HD9 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.