Tractor · 1974Unverified
Allis Chalmers 6040
Allis Chalmers 6040 — Utility tractor · 40 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
40 hp
Max power
27.4 kW
Weight
4250 to 4680 pounds
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Overview
DistributorAllis ChalmersReference
ManufacturerRenaultReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in FranceReference
Total built499Reference
Original price$6,934Reference
The Allis-Chalmers 160 was built by Renault. It was based on the model 421, but used a Perkins diesel in place of the MWM.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available.Reference
Engine
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)27.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)27.4 kWReference
Perkins 3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Air cleanerpaper elementReference
Compression18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Idle RPM725-2475Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity7.6 LReference
Oil capacity6.2 LReference
Oil change75 hReference
Power at rated engine speed30.1 kWReference
Max power27.4 kWReference
Transmission
10-speed partial synchronizedReference
Typepartial synchronizedReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch254mm dry discReference
Oil capacity27.4 LReference
Six gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Gears 9 and 10 are synchronized and only available in high range.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)30.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)30.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system27.4 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity27.4 LReference
Pressure158.6 barReference
Pump flow25.4 lpmReference
Total flow50.0 lpmReference
Steering flow28.4 lpmReference
Steering press.75.8 barReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controllower-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Clutchdry discReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2160Reference
Power at rated PTO speed29.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel45.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase200 cmReference
Weight4250 to 4680 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Length325 cmReference
Width165 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)53 cmReference
Front tread121 to 190 cmReference
Rear tread127 to 198 cmReference
Shipping1927 kgReference
Operating2122 kgReference
Ballasted2753 kgReference
Steering wheel157 cmReference
6040 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the right-front of the fuel tank, under the hood.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Allis Chalmers 6040 Height
Hood136 cmReference
Exhaust213 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 10-speed 2WDOctober 27 - November 4, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1028 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference
Gear 3-high used for power test.Reference
Max pull2072 kgReference
Gear 1-High used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 13.6-28 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.