Tractor · 1938Unverified
Allis Chalmers RC
Allis Chalmers RC — Row-Crop tractor · 16 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
16 hp
Max power
9.0 kW
Weight
2495 to 3204 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built5,501Reference
The Allis Chalmers RC was a less-expensive version of the WC, using the engine from a B in the chassis of the WC. It used the same frame so it could mount the same implements as the WC. The RC sold poorly, and was replaced by the successful Allis model C.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Engine
Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl distillateReference
Fuel tank49.2 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)11.9 kWReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)9.0 kWReference
Allis-ChalmersReference
distillateReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 89 mmReference
Compression4.75:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Coolant capacity8.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed12.1 kWReference
Max power9.0 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed non-synchronized gearReference
Typenon-synchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)12.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight2495 to 3204 poundsReference
Front tire4.75-15Reference
Rear tire10-28Reference
Ag front4.75-15Reference
Ag rear10-28Reference
Ag front24x4 steelReference
Ag rear40x6 steelReference
Length320 cmReference
Height167 cmReference
Shipping1131 kgReference
Shipping1453 kgReference
Ballasted1816 kgReference
RC Serial Numbers
19394Reference
19404392Reference
19415417Reference
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Test results
Distillate April 1939Reference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use5.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use4.9 l/hourReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.