Compare/Allis Chalmers ED40 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

Allis Chalmers ED40 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

Verdict: Allis Chalmers ED40 vs Allis Chalmers HD5

The Allis Chalmers ED40 and the Allis Chalmers HD5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers ED40 leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. Allis Chalmers ED40 is the lighter machine (1,599 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 53.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers ED40 is the newer design (1960 vs 1946). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers ED40 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD5 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

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Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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29,255Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.4 LReference

140.0 LReference

Engine

30.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 102 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

30.6 kWReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.7 LReference

18.9 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

Compression

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16.0:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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14.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

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35.7 kWReference

Max power

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28.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

sliding gearReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

24.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1134 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1700Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

1599 kgReference

10500 to 11250 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00x19Reference

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Rear tire

10x28Reference

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Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

11x28Reference

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Length

289 cmReference

317 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (hood)

145 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

172 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 177 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 182 cmReference

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Height

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153 cmReference

Shipping weight

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5103 kgReference

Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

25 cmReference

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RPM

1158Reference

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Speed

920.50 meters/minReference

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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.