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Allis Chalmers L vs Allis Chalmers RC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers L vs Allis Chalmers RC

The Allis Chalmers L and the Allis Chalmers RC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers RC leads on rated power with 16 hp against 12 hp. Allis Chalmers L is the lighter machine (1,995 kg vs 2,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers L holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers RC is the newer design (1938 vs 1921). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers RC for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers L 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 L Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers RC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
1,705Reference
5,501Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
49.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.0 kWReference
9.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.7 kWReference
Displacement
4.6 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 133 mmReference
86 x 89 mmReference
Rated RPM
1100Reference
1500Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
8.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.7 kWReference
Max power
16.0 kWReference
9.0 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Compression
4.75:1Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Power at rated engine speed
12.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
non-synchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
1995 kgReference
2495 to 3204 poundsReference
Front tire
32x6Reference
4.75-15Reference
Rear tire
46x12Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
32x6 (steel)Reference
24x4 steelReference
Ag rear
46x12 (steel)Reference
40x6 steelReference
Length
342 cmReference
320 cmReference
Height
157 cmReference
167 cmReference
Shipping
1453 kgReference
Ballasted
1816 kgReference
L Serial Numbers
1921
20001Reference
1922
20335Reference
1923
20498Reference
1924
20906Reference
1925
20996Reference
1926
21371Reference
1927
21682Reference
Location:
rear fuel tank supportReference
Capacities
Diameter
31 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
Speed
815.34 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
14.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1360 kgReference
Fuel use
4.9 l/hourReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
12.1 kWReference
RC Serial Numbers
1939
4Reference
1940
4392Reference
1941
5417Reference

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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