Compare/Allis Chalmers HD16A vs Allis Chalmers HD16AC

Allis Chalmers HD16A vs Allis Chalmers HD16AC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers HD16A vs Allis Chalmers HD16AC

The Allis Chalmers HD16A and the Allis Chalmers HD16AC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD16AC leads on rated power with 170 hp against 163 hp. Allis Chalmers HD16A is the lighter machine (14,288 kg vs 14,333 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD16AC for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD16A 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

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Rated power

163 hp

170 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Steering

hydraulic clutchesReference

Variants

HD16A

6-speedReference

HD16AC

torque converterReference

Engine

Fuel tank

378.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

121.5 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

110.4 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

93.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

105.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

88.6 kWReference

78.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

99.8 kWReference

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Displacement

13.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

133 x 165 mmReference

Power (net)

110.4 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

121.5 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Compression

14.15:1Reference

14.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1600Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

Belt power (max)

99.8 kWReference

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Max power

88.6 kWReference

78.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Coolant capacity

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70.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

torque converterReference

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

3 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

14288 kgReference

14333 kgReference

Length

459 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

Gauge

187 cmReference

HD16A Serial Numbers

1955

101Reference

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1956

1009Reference

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1957

2463Reference

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1958

2757Reference

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1959

4144Reference

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1960

4726Reference

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1961

5098Reference

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1962

5448Reference

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1963

5732Reference

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1964

6270Reference

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1965

6965Reference

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1966

7468Reference

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1967

8076Reference

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1968

8425Reference

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1969

8794Reference

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1970

9565Reference

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Location:

Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

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Allis Chalmers HD16A Tracks

Width

243 cmReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

34.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13037 kgReference

13213 kgReference

Allis Chalmers HD16AC 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.