Tractor · 1970Unverified
Allis Chalmers 185
Allis Chalmers 185 — Row-Crop tractor · 75 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
75 hp
Max power
47.6 kW
Weight
3043 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Total built14,961Reference
Original price$18,891Reference
The Allis-Chalmers 185 was one of the "Crop Hustler" models, designed to pull at higher speeds to cover more acres per hour.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical band and disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.Reference
Engine
Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)47.6 kWReference
Allis-ChalmersReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 108 mmReference
Compression16.25:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity10.4 LReference
Coolant capacity16.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed55.8 kWReference
Max power47.6 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionAllis-Chalmers Power DirectorReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity25.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)55.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system24.6 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity24.6 LReference
Valves2Reference
Total flow75.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOcontinuousReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed52.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel93.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase251 cmReference
Weight3043 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-28Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Ag front6.50-16Reference
Ag front7.50-20Reference
Ag front9.5L-15Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Ag rear18.4-28Reference
Ag rear18.4-30Reference
Length401 cmReference
Width194 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)52 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)83 cmReference
Front tread134 to 195 cmReference
Rear tread147 to 236 cmReference
Operating3043 kgReference
Ballasted3946 kgReference
Ballasted4263 kgReference
Steering wheel194 cmReference
Allis Chalmers 185 attachments
front-end loaderReference
185 Serial Numbers
Location:Torque housingReference
19701001Reference
19711952Reference
19722935Reference
19733763Reference
19744961Reference
19756542Reference
19768292Reference
197710003Reference
197811631Reference
197913160Reference
198014672Reference
198115648Reference
Final15961Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Allis Chalmers 185 Height
Hood155 cmReference
Exhaust242 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 26 - June 3, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1044 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2-Hi used for power test.Reference
Max pull3432 kgReference
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 18.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.