Compare/Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers WC

Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers WC

Verdict: Allis Chalmers RC vs Allis Chalmers WC

The Allis Chalmers RC and the Allis Chalmers WC 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 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 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 RC for outright pulling power, or the Allis Chalmers WC if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Allis Chalmers

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Allis Chalmers

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Rated power

16 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Allis ChalmersReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Operated via gearshift lever and foot clutch. Fourth gear was not recommended for tractors equipped with steel wheels.Reference

Total built

5,501Reference

178,202Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

56.8 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

11.9 kWReference

15.7 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

9.0 kWReference

14.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 89 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Compression

4.75:1Reference

5.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

1300Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

Coolant capacity

8.5 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

12.1 kWReference

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Max power

9.0 kWReference

15.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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19.0 kWReference

Starter type

—

electricReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

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19.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

non-synchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE140Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE90Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

12.1 kWReference

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Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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535Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2495 to 3204 poundsReference

2700 to 3792 poundsReference

Front tire

4.75-15Reference

24x4Reference

Rear tire

10-28Reference

40x6Reference

Ag front

24x4 steelReference

5.25-17Reference

Ag rear

40x6 steelReference

11.25x24Reference

Length

320 cmReference

345 cmReference

Height

167 cmReference

160 cmReference

Shipping

1453 kgReference

1496 kgReference

Ballasted

1816 kgReference

2061 kgReference

Ground clearance

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73 cmReference

Rear tread

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165 to 193 cmReference

Operating

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1720 kgReference

RC Serial Numbers

1939

4Reference

75216Reference

1940

4392Reference

91534Reference

1941

5417Reference

103517Reference

Test results

Fuel use

4.9 l/hourReference

10.8 l/hourReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1385 kgReference

Variants

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Standard front version (wide)Reference

WC Serial Number Location

WC Serial Numbers

1933

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1Reference

1934

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29Reference

1935

—

3127Reference

1936

—

13870Reference

1937

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31784Reference

1938

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60790Reference

1942

—

114534Reference

1943

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123171Reference

1944

—

127642Reference

1945

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134624Reference

1946

—

148091Reference

1947

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152845Reference

1948

—

170174Reference

Final

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178202Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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22 cmReference

Width

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193 cmReference

RPM

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1170Reference

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Battery AH

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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.