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Tractor · 1970Unverified

Allis Chalmers 185

Name: Allis Chalmers 185
Brand: Allis Chalmers

Allis Chalmers 185 — Row-Crop tractor · 75 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Allis Chalmers 185 is a tractor with a rated output of 75 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 1970 to 1981, this model features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a powershift transmission and two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the 185 is 3043 kg, suitable for jobs involving areas of up to 200 acres.

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Rated power

75 hp

Max power

47.6 kW

Weight

3043 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

75 hp

Recorded weight

3043 kg

Transmissions

8-speed partial power shift

Production years

1970-1981

Verified variants

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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.

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