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Tractor · 1921Unverified

Allis Chalmers L

Name: Allis Chalmers L
Brand: Allis Chalmers

Allis Chalmers L — Standard-tread tractor · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Allis Chalmers L is a 12 hp tractor, positioned at the lower end of its class. This model was manufactured from 1921 to 1927. It features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, paired with a two-wheel drive system and a 2-speed gearbox. The operating weight of this tractor is listed at 1995 kg, and it is suitable for use on areas up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

12 hp

Max power

16.0 kW

Weight

1995 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

54 rows

Recorded power

12 hp

Recorded weight

1995 kg

Transmissions

2-speed gear

Production years

1921-1927

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference

Standard-tread tractorReference

Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USAReference

Total built1,705Reference

The Allis-Chalmers model L was also named the 12-20 and the 15-25.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesbull gearReference

Manual steeringReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Midwest 4.6L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank75.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)14.9 kWReference

Plows3Reference

Drawbar (tested)16.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)24.7 kWReference

MidwestReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled vertical valve-in-headReference

Displacement4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke105 x 133 mmReference

Rated RPM1100Reference

Starter typehand-crankReference

Coolant capacity22.7 LReference

Belt power (max)24.7 kWReference

Max power16.0 kWReference

Transmission

2-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight1995 kgReference

Front tire32x6Reference

Rear tire46x12Reference

Ag front32x6 (steel)Reference

Ag rear46x12 (steel)Reference

Length342 cmReference

Width167 cmReference

Height157 cmReference

L Serial Numbers

Location:rear fuel tank supportReference

192120001Reference

192220335Reference

192320498Reference

192420906Reference

192520996Reference

192621371Reference

192721682Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter31 cmReference

Width16 cmReference

Speed815.34 meters/minReference

Test results

Gasoline 2-speed 2WDSeptember 13 - 24, 1921Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 82 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)14.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Max pull1360 kgReference

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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