Compare/Allis Chalmers HD6 vs McKee 460

Allis Chalmers HD6 vs McKee 460

Verdict: Allis Chalmers HD6 vs McKee 460

The Allis Chalmers HD6 and the McKee 460 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 57 hp. McKee 460 is the lighter machine (2,039 kg vs 12,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers HD6 holds more fuel (151.4 L vs 65.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

McKee

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

57 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

McKeeReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Variants

HD6A

44-inch gaugeReference

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HD6B

60-inch gaugeReference

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HD6E

5-rollerReference

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HD6G

loaderReference

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HD6EP

power shiftReference

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HD6AG

turbochargedReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

151.4 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.2 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

45.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

113 x 141 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

42.5 kWReference

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Compression

15.0:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2250Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

26.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

11.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

45.1 kWReference

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Max power

37.2 kWReference

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Engine

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45.6 kWReference

Power

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45.6 kWReference

Torque

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218.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1250Reference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

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Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

12400 to 13400 poundsReference

2039 kgReference

Length

322 cmReference

337 cmReference

Height

167 cmReference

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Shipping weight

5624 kgReference

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Operating weight

6078 kgReference

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Gauge

152 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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201 cmReference

Front tire

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7.00x16Reference

Rear tire

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12x36Reference

Ag front

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6.50x16Reference

Ag rear

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14x38Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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155 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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3460 kgReference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

HD6 Serial Numbers

1955

101Reference

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1956

1147Reference

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1957

6466Reference

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1958

7948Reference

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1959

10054Reference

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1960

12506Reference

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1961

13777Reference

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1962

14898Reference

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1963

16042Reference

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1964

17105Reference

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1965

18189Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped on the rear of steering clutch housing or on the instrument panel. (upper-right)Reference

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Allis Chalmers HD6 Tracks

Width

199 cmReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5731 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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42.5 kWReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

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540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type

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540:2250Reference

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.