Tractor · 1955Unverified
Allis Chalmers HD16A
Allis Chalmers HD16A — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 163 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
163 hp
Max power
88.6 kW
Weight
14288 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Springfield, Illinois, USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Steeringhydraulic clutchesReference
Contracting band brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
HD16A6-speedReference
HD16ACtorque converterReference
Engine
Allis-Chalmers 13.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank378.5 LReference
Engine (gross)121.5 kWReference
Engine (net)110.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)93.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)105.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)88.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)99.8 kWReference
Allis-Chalmers 160000Reference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement13.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke133 x 165 mmReference
Power (net)110.4 kWReference
Power (gross)121.5 kWReference
Compression14.15:1Reference
Rated RPM1600Reference
Starter volts24Reference
Belt power (max)99.8 kWReference
Max power88.6 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 3 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight14288 kgReference
20-inch tracksReference
Length459 cmReference
Width243 cmReference
Height229 cmReference
Ground clearance36 cmReference
Gauge187 cmReference
HD16A Serial Numbers
Location:Steering clutch housing or instrument panelReference
1955101Reference
19561009Reference
19572463Reference
19582757Reference
19594144Reference
19604726Reference
19615098Reference
19625448Reference
19635732Reference
19646270Reference
19656965Reference
19667468Reference
19678076Reference
19688425Reference
19698794Reference
19709565Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Allis Chalmers HD16A Tracks
Width50 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 6-speed crawlerJuly 6 - 18, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 552 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)34.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull13037 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.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.