Compare/Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers UC

Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers UC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers UC

The Allis Chalmers RC and the Allis Chalmers UC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Allis Chalmers UC leads on rated power with 19 hp against 16 hp. Allis Chalmers RC is the lighter machine (2,495 kg vs 2,637 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Allis Chalmers UC holds more fuel (90.8 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 UC 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Allis Chalmers

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

19 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Allis 300 ci 4-speed 2WDJune 16 - August 8, 1935Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 238 fileReference

Total built

5,501Reference

1,541 UC CaneReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

90.8 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

8.9 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

9.0 kWReference

15.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.1 LReference

5.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 89 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Compression

4.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

1200Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Coolant capacity

8.5 LReference

22.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

12.1 kWReference

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Max power

9.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

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25.4 kWReference

Belt power (max):

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25.4 kWReference

Max power:

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17.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

non-synchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

12.1 kWReference

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Dimensions

Weight

2495 to 3204 poundsReference

2637 kgReference

Front tire

4.75-15Reference

24x5Reference

Rear tire

10-28Reference

42x2Reference

Ag front

24x4 steelReference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

40x6 steelReference

12.75x24Reference

Length

320 cmReference

368 cmReference

Height

167 cmReference

176 cmReference

Shipping

1453 kgReference

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Ballasted

1816 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

RC Serial Numbers

1939

4Reference

UC4547Reference

1940

4392Reference

UC4770Reference

1941

5417Reference

UC4972Reference

Test results

Fuel use

4.9 l/hourReference

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Belt fuel use (max):

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15.5 l/hourReference

Max pull:

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1176 kgReference

Variants

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standardReference

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row-cropReference

UC Serial Numbers

1930

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UC1Reference

1931

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UC39Reference

1932

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UC1100Reference

1933

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UC1232Reference

1934

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UC1294Reference

1935

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UC1552Reference

1936

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UC2001Reference

1937

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UC2771Reference

1938

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UC3757Reference

1944

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5038Reference

1945

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-Reference

1946

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-Reference

1947

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5068Reference

1948

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5268Reference

1949

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5526Reference

1950

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5644Reference

1951

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5806Reference

1952

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5939Reference

1953

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6143Reference

Location:

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Rear axle near PTOReference

Capacities

Diameter

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25 cmReference

Width

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205 cmReference

RPM

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1095Reference

Speed

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874.78 meters/minReference

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.