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Allis Chalmers D270 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D270 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

The Allis Chalmers D270 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 28 hp. Allis Chalmers D270 is the lighter machine (2,500 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 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers D270 is the newer design (1954 vs 1946). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD5 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers D270 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

28 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

keroseneReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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29,255Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

140.0 LReference

Engine

20.5 kWReference

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Plows

2 (16-inch)Reference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 127 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

16.4 kWReference

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Compression

5.75:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1600Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.7 LReference

14.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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35.7 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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35.7 kWReference

Max power

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28.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

single drive plate discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

sliding gearReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1-3/8)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

1224 kgReference

10500 to 11250 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

9-24Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

10-24Reference

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Length

304 cmReference

317 cmReference

Width

212 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height

198 cmReference

153 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

34 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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5103 kgReference

Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

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

Length on ground

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163 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.1 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4549 kgReference

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.