Tractor · 1921Unverified
Allis Chalmers L
Allis Chalmers L — Standard-tread tractor · 12 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
12 hp
Max power
16.0 kW
Weight
1995 kg
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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.