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Allis Chalmers 918

Allis Chalmers 918 — Backhoe loader tractor · 84 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Allis Chalmers 918 is a backhoe loader model rated at approximately 84 hp, falling within the mid-range of its class. In production from 1968 to 1974, it features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine coupled with two-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. The model has a listed operating weight of 8391 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
84 hp
Weight
8391 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
78 rows
Recorded power
84 hp
Recorded weight
8391 kg
Transmissions
4-speed power shuttle
Production years
1968-1974
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Built in Topeka, Kansas, USAReference
The Allis-Chalmers 918 was based on a model 190 farm tractor chassis that was converted into a loader-backhoe.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Power steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference

Variants

190farm tractorReference

Engine

Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank134.4 LReference
Engine62.6 kWReference
Allis-Chalmers 2800Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 108 mmReference
Power62.6 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.25:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM650-2425Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Transmission

4-speed power shuttleReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Four-speed transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeopen centerReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow141.9 lpmReference
Pump flow34.4 lpmReference
Total flow199.1 lpmReference
Steering flow22.7 lpmReference
Steering press.127.6 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase268 cmReference
Weight8391 kgReference
Front tire9.00-20Reference
Rear tire23.1-26Reference
Industrial front9.00-20Reference
Industrial rear23.1-26Reference
Industrial front11.00-16Reference
Industrial rear18.4-26Reference
Length836 cmReference
Height (backhoe)386 cmReference
Front tread170 cmReference
Rear tread183 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth548 cmReference
Dump angle132 cmReference

918 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number on the left side of the 918, on the flange where the engine and transmission meet.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH95Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

Allis-Chalmers Backhoe

Backhoe typeAllis-Chalmers BackhoeReference
Transport height386 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width76 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
Digging depth548 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth533 cmReference
Reach from pivot626 cmReference
Loading height300 cmReference
Bucket Rotation172°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force7145 kgReference
Dipperstick force4459 kgReference

Speeds

23.1-26Reference

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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