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Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 vs Allis Chalmers Scamp 8
Verdict: Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 vs Allis Chalmers Scamp 8
The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 and the Allis Chalmers Scamp 8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Allis Chalmers Scamp 8 is the lighter machine (156 kg vs 215 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers Scamp 8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1971). 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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Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manual gear-and-sectorReference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
112 cmReference
Weight
215 kgReference
156 kgReference
Length
147 cmReference
146 cmReference
Width
79 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
87 cmReference
92 cmReference
Shipping weight
215 kgReference
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Front tread
66 cmReference
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Rear tread
56 cmReference
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Front tire
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4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.50-8Reference
Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
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Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
1-bladeReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Allis Chalmers Scamp 8 attachments
30" Mower deck
Overall width
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102 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
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.