Compare/Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B vs Allis Chalmers HD-16DC

Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B vs Allis Chalmers HD-16DC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B vs Allis Chalmers HD-16DC

The Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B and the Allis Chalmers HD-16DC are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B leads on rated power with 172 hp against 170 hp. Allis Chalmers HD-16DC is the lighter machine (15,739 kg vs 38,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B is the newer design (1971 vs 1960). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD-16DC 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

172 hp

170 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Engine

Engine (net)

128.3 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Displacement

13.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

133 x 165 mmReference

Power (net)

145.4 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

1750 (Power Shift)Reference

1700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

102.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

64.4 LReference

70.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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378.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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102.2 kWReference

Compression

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14.5:1Reference

Transmission

Direct DriveReference

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Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

431.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

159.0 LReference

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Type

power shiftReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

159.0 LReference

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Pump flow

363.4 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

18098 kgReference

15739 kgReference

Length

429 cmReference

463 cmReference

16HS dozer length

521 cmReference

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16HSU dozer length

540 cmReference

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16HA dozer length

530 cmReference

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16HU dozer length

565 cmReference

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Height (hood)

231 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

320 cmReference

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Ripper

3075 kgReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

37 cmReference

Gauge

198 cmReference

187 cmReference

Height

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229 cmReference

Shipping weight

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15739 kgReference

Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

50Reference

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Allis Chalmers HD-16 Series B Tracks

Width

254 cmReference

243 cmReference

Length on ground

273 cmReference

Area on ground

3.1 m²Reference

2.8 m²Reference

Ground pressure

0.6 barReference

Variants

HD-16D

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gearReference

HD-16DC

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torque converterReference

HD-16DP

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power shiftReference

Allis Chalmers HD-16DC 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.