Compare/Allis Chalmers M7 vs Volvo LM 218

Allis Chalmers M7 vs Volvo LM 218

Verdict: Allis Chalmers M7 vs Volvo LM 218

The Allis Chalmers M7 and the Volvo LM 218 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Allis Chalmers M7 is the lighter machine (2,620 kg vs 12,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Volvo LM 218 is the newer design (1959 vs 1944). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Volvo

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

VolvoReference

Three gears, plus reverse, with two-speed range shift.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

291Reference

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Drive

half-trackReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical frontReference

Engine

Fuel tank

39.7 LReference

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Engine

47.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 111 mmReference

111 x 130 mmReference

Power

47.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Pre-heating

gasoline-fired boilerReference

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Compression

6.48:1Reference

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Rated RPM

4000Reference

1800Reference

Torque

142.4 NmReference

246.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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47.0 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

WarnerReference

Twin DiscReference

Type

gearReference

power shiftReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

203.2mm mechanical dry discReference

hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

230 cmReference

Weight

2620 to 3120 poundsReference

5715 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

14-30Reference

Rear tire

70x12Reference

9-20Reference

Industrial front

4.00-15Reference

14-30Reference

Industrial rear

70x12 skisReference

9-20Reference

Length

332 cmReference

437 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

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Height

162 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

40 cmReference

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Front tread

101 cmReference

173 cmReference

Rear tread

114 cmReference

169 cmReference

Shipping

1188 kgReference

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Operating

1415 kgReference

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218TD Wheelbase

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240 cmReference

218TD Length

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460 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

218TD Weight

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5896 kgReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

M7 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the driver's compartment.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Battery AH

116Reference

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Capacities

Tow capacity

1360 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

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73.8 barReference

Pump flow

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129.8 lpmReference

Volvo LM 218 attachments

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.