Compare/Allis Chalmers HD9 vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Allis Chalmers HD9 vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

Verdict: Allis Chalmers HD9 vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70

The Allis Chalmers HD9 and the Nichols-Shepard 35-70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Allis Chalmers HD9 is the lighter machine (8,527 kg vs 13,608 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers HD9 holds more fuel (208.2 L vs 151.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers HD9 is the newer design (1951 vs 1913). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Nichols-Shepard

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Nichols-ShepardReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

5,850Reference

—

Drive

crawlerReference

—

Final drives

—

bull gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

208.2 LReference

151.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

50.3 kWReference

—

Belt (tested)

59.0 kWReference

—

Displacement

4.7 LReference

39.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

267 x 356 mmReference

Compression

16.0:1Reference

—

Rated RPM

1600Reference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

—

Oil capacity

25.6 LReference

—

Coolant capacity

27.4 LReference

—

Belt power (max)

59.0 kWReference

—

Max power

50.3 kWReference

—

Aux. fuel

—

22.7 LReference

Plows

—

10 (14-inch)Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

1 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry drumReference

Dimensions

Weight

8527 kgReference

13608 kgReference

Length

381 cmReference

563 cmReference

Height

185 cmReference

314 cmReference

Shipping weight

8527 kgReference

—

Gauge

187 cmReference

—

Front tire

—

48x12Reference

Rear tire

—

73x32Reference

Ag front

—

48x12 steelReference

Ag rear

—

73x32 steelReference

Rear axle

—

139 mmReference

HD9 Serial Numbers

1950

1Reference

—

1951

2Reference

—

1952

738Reference

—

1953

1883Reference

—

1954

3591Reference

—

1955

5209Reference

—

Location:

Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference

—

Final

5850Reference

—

Allis Chalmers HD9 Tracks

Width

241 cmReference

340 cmReference

Test results

Max pull

8634 kgReference

—

Capacities

Diameter

—

76 cmReference

RPM

—

375Reference

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.