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Allis Chalmers D272 vs Allis Chalmers WD

Verdict: Allis Chalmers D272 vs Allis Chalmers WD

The Allis Chalmers D272 and the Allis Chalmers WD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers D272 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 26 hp. Allis Chalmers D272 is the lighter machine (934 kg vs 1,587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers D272 is the newer design (1957 vs 1948). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers D272 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers WD 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

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Allis Chalmers

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Clear

Rated power

28 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

3-cylinderReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Total built

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146,125Reference

Original price

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$1,830Reference

Steering

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manual worm and horizontal sectorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine

20.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

11.2 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

14.2 kWReference

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Plows

1 (16-inch)Reference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 127 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Compression

5.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

5.7 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power

20.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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22.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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25.8 kWReference

Starter

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hand crankReference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Belt power (max)

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25.8 kWReference

Max power

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22.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

non-synchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

560Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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19.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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4.7 LReference

Capacity

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4.7 LReference

Pressure

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82.7 barReference

Valves

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1Reference

Rear Type

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Single Hitch PointReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

934 kgReference

1587 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

10-24Reference

11-28Reference

Ag front

4.00-15Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

10-24Reference

12-28Reference

Length

279 cmReference

322 cmReference

Height

160 cmReference

207 cmReference

Operating weight

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1587 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2290 kgReference

Rear tread

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141 to 228 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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56.8 LReference

WD Serial Number Location

WD Serial Numbers

1948

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7Reference

1949

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9250Reference

1950

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35445Reference

1951

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72328Reference

1952

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105182Reference

1953

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131243Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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Delco generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1952 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.