Tractor · 1933Unverified
Allis Chalmers WC
Allis Chalmers WC — Model year 1933-19371938-1948 · 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
10.7 kW
Weight
2700 to 3792 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built178,202Reference
The Allis-Chalmers WC was the first tractor tested on rubber tires at Nebraska. The WC was styled in 1938, starting at serial number WC74330. The styled WC featured a rounded radiator and larger tires.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Differential hand-operated mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station with steel pan seat.Reference
Variants
WFStandard front version (wide)Reference
Engine
Waukesha 3.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl distillateReference
Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank56.8 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)15.7 kWReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)14.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)19.0 kWReference
WaukeshaReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Used on first 25 tractors builtReference
Displacement3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 114 mmReference
Starter typemanual crankReference
Allis-ChalmersReference
distillateReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Low-compression engine designed to operate on fuels rated at 30 octane or higher.Reference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 102 mmReference
Fuel use8.0 l/hourReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression4.2:1Reference
Rated RPM1300Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Coolant capacity13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Fuel use10.8 l/hourReference
Compression5.0:1Reference
Belt power (max)16.0 kWReference
Max power10.7 kWReference
Max power14.3 kWReference
Belt power (max)19.0 kWReference
Max power14.0 kWReference
Max power15.2 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed non-synchronized gearReference
Typenon-synchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity3.8 LReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil type[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓: SAE90Reference
Operated via gearshift lever and foot clutch. Fourth gear was not recommended for tractors equipped with steel wheels.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type535Reference
Dimensions
Weight2700 to 3792 poundsReference
Front tire24x4Reference
Rear tire40x6Reference
Ag front24x4 steelReference
Ag rear40x6 steelReference
Ag front5.25-17Reference
Ag rear11.25x24Reference
Length345 cmReference
Width193 cmReference
Height160 cmReference
Ground clearance73 cmReference
Rear tread165 to 193 cmReference
Shipping1224 kgReference
Shipping1496 kgReference
Operating1446 kgReference
Operating1720 kgReference
Ballasted2061 kgReference
WC Serial Number Location
Serial number is on the rear of the Allis-Chalmers WC, stamped into the differential housing.Reference
WC Serial Numbers
19331Reference
193429Reference
19353127Reference
193613870Reference
193731784Reference
193860790Reference
193975216Reference
194091534Reference
1941103517Reference
1942114534Reference
1943123171Reference
1944127642Reference
1945134624Reference
1946148091Reference
1947152845Reference
1948170174Reference
Final178202Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter22 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1170Reference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery AH95Reference
Test results
NTTL 223: distillate 201 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 303: distillate 201 4-speed 2WDReference
Distillate 201 4-speed 2WDMay 2 - 16, 1934Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 223 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)7.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 (steel); 4 (rubber) used for power test.Reference
Max pull871 kgReference
Max pull786 kgReference
Distillate 201 4-speed 2WDMay 31 - June 14, 1938Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 303 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull1178 kgReference
Max pull1385 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.