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Allis Chalmers K-O

Allis Chalmers K-O — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Allis Chalmers K-O is a tractor with an approximate power output of 50 hp, categorising it as a lighter model in its class. It was manufactured from 1934 to 1943. The tractor is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 3-speed gearbox. It has an operating weight of 5216 kg and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
50 hp
Max power
37.6 kW
Weight
5216 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
45 rows
Recorded power
50 hp
Recorded weight
5216 kg
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1934-1943
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Springfield, Illinois, USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

KgasolineReference
WKwide gasReference
K-OdieselReference
WK-Owide dieselReference

Engine

Allis Chalmers 9.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)37.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)44.0 kWReference
Allis ChalmersReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
The "Oil" engine in the Allis KO and WKO crawlers was a spark-ignition diesel-fuel engine.Reference
Displacement9.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke133 x 165 mmReference
Fuel systemmechanical injectionReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1050Reference
Belt power (max)44.0 kWReference
Max power37.6 kWReference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference
4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
The three-speed transmission was used on early models, built during 1934.Reference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight5216 kgReference
15-inch tracksReference
Length303 cmReference
KO Width167 cmReference
Height (hood)162 cmReference
KO Gauge121 cmReference
WKO Gauge160 cmReference

Allis Chalmers K-O Tracks

Width38 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 4-speed 2WDAugust 26 - September 2, 1937Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 285 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)17.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1 used for power test.Reference
Max pull5300 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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