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Tractor · 1955Unverified

Allis Chalmers HD16A

Name: Allis Chalmers HD16A
Brand: Allis Chalmers

Allis Chalmers HD16A — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 163 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Allis Chalmers HD16A tractor model is rated at 163 horsepower, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured from 1955 to 1970, the HD16A features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a 6-speed gearbox through a tracked undercarriage. Its listed weight is 14288 kg, with a recommended operating capacity of approximately 600–1,500 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

163 hp

Recorded weight

14288 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1955-1970

Verified variants

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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.

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