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Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers Styled WC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers Styled WC

The Allis Chalmers RC and the Allis Chalmers Styled WC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers Styled WC leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. Allis Chalmers RC is the lighter machine (2,495 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers Styled WC holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Allis Chalmers RC is the newer design (1938 vs 1933). In short: choose the Allis Chalmers Styled WC for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers RC 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 RC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Allis Chalmers Styled WC Tractor
Allis Chalmers
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Allis ChalmersReference
Allis ChalmersReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Operated via gear shift lever and foot clutch.Reference
Total built
5,501Reference
3,751 (Speed Patrol)Reference
Original price
$1,341 (1947)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
56.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
9.0 kWReference
16.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.1 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 89 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Compression
4.75:1Reference
4.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1300Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
12.1 kWReference
Max power
9.0 kWReference
18.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
22.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Starter type
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
22.3 kWReference
Transmission
Type
non-synchronized gearReference
non-synchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
12.1 kWReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
535Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2495 to 3204 poundsReference
2700 to 3792 poundsReference
Front tire
4.75-15Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
10-28Reference
11x28Reference
Ag front
24x4 steelReference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
40x6 steelReference
11x28Reference
Length
320 cmReference
345 cmReference
Height
167 cmReference
160 cmReference
Shipping
1453 kgReference
1496 kgReference
Ballasted
1816 kgReference
2061 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
73 cmReference
Rear tread
165 to 193 cmReference
Operating
1720 kgReference
RC Serial Numbers
1939
4Reference
75216Reference
1940
4392Reference
91534Reference
1941
5417Reference
103517Reference
Test results
Fuel use
4.9 l/hourReference
8.0 l/hourReference
Belt fuel use (max)
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
1422 kgReference
Variants
WC Speed Maintainer
1938-1941Reference
WC Speed Patrol
1945-1950Reference
WF
Standard front version (wide)Reference
WC Serial Number Location
WC Serial Numbers
1933
1Reference
1934
29Reference
1935
3127Reference
1936
13870Reference
1937
31784Reference
1938
60790Reference
1942
114534Reference
1943
123171Reference
1944
127642Reference
1945
134624Reference
1946
148091Reference
1947
152845Reference
1948
170174Reference
Final
178202Reference
Capacities
Diameter
22 cmReference
Width
193 cmReference
RPM
1170Reference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Battery AH
95Reference

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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