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Allis Chalmers HD16AC vs Allis Chalmers HD20

Verdict: Allis Chalmers HD16AC vs Allis Chalmers HD20

The Allis Chalmers HD16AC and the Allis Chalmers HD20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers HD20 leads on rated power with 175 hp against 170 hp. Allis Chalmers HD16AC is the lighter machine (14,333 kg vs 18,597 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers HD20 holds more fuel (454.2 L vs 378.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers HD16AC is the newer design (1955 vs 1951). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers HD20 for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers HD16AC 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
Allis Chalmers HD16AC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers HD20 Tractor
Allis Chalmers
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
170 hp
175 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
hydraulic clutchesReference
Total built
3,100Reference
Variants
HD16A
6-speedReference
HD16AC
torque converterReference
Engine
Fuel tank
378.5 LReference
454.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
126.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
111.9 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
93.2 kWReference
87.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
78.3 kWReference
87.0 kWReference
Displacement
13.8 LReference
10.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
133 x 165 mmReference
127 x 142 mmReference
Power (net)
111.9 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
126.8 kWReference
Compression
14.5:1Reference
18.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
1700Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Coolant capacity
70.0 LReference
56.8 LReference
Max power
78.3 kWReference
87.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Gears
3 forward and 2 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
14333 kgReference
18597 kgReference
Length
459 cmReference
485 cmReference
Height
229 cmReference
241 cmReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
Gauge
187 cmReference
Allis Chalmers HD16AC Tracks
Width
243 cmReference
277 cmReference
Test results
Max pull
13213 kgReference
18743 kgReference
HD20 Serial Numbers
1951
3001Reference
1952
3828Reference
1953
4923Reference
1954
5737Reference
Location:
Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference
Allis Chalmers HD20 Tracks
Length on ground
270 cmReference
Area on ground
3.3 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.6 barReference

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.

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