allis chalmers b
 | 1938 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor | 1938 - 1957 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1938 - 1957 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1938 - 1957 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | West Allis, Wisconsin, USA |
| Southampton, England |
Total built | 120,783 |
Original price was $1,500 in 1957 | |
The Allis-Chalmers model B was the result of research by Harry Merritt, Allis tractor division manager, into U.S. farm sizes in the early 1930s. At that time, most tractors were being used on farms larger than 100 acres, while more than half of all farms were under 100 acres. The Allis B was specifically designed to enter into the small-farm market, and early literature focused on the economy of using tractors instead of horses. | |
Variants | |
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IB | industrial tractor |
Allis Chalmers B Engines | |
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Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Allis-Chalmers 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Waukesha 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 12 gal
45.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Allis Chalmers B Transmission | |
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3-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers B Power | |
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Plows | 1 (16-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 19.51 hp
14.5 kW |
Belt (tested) | 22.25 hp
16.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Differential mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. Canvas cab optional. | |
Photos | |
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Allis Chalmers B photos...  |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Allis Snap Coupler |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 560 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 73.4 inches
186 cm |
Weight | 2060 lbs
934 kg |
Front tire | 4.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
B Serial Number Location | |
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On top of transmission case, by shift lever. English-built models have an 'EB' serial number. |
B Serial Numbers | |
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1938 | 97 |
1939 | 11800 |
1940 | 33502 |
1941 | 49721 |
1942 | 56782 |
1943 | 64501 |
1944 | 65502 |
1945 | 70210 |
1946 | 72265 |
1947 | 73370 |
1948 | 80556 |
1949 | 92295 |
1950 | 102393 |
1951 | 114527 |
1952 | 118674 |
1953 | 122310 |
1954 | 124201 |
1955 | 124711 |
1956 | 126497 |
1957 | 127186 |
Final | 127461 |
1946 | 1001 (IB) |
1947 | 1003 (IB) |
1948 | 1010 (IB) |
1949 | 1282 (IB) |
1950 | 1556 (IB) |
1951 | 1879 (IB) |
1952 | 2219 (IB) |
1953 | 2570 (IB) |
1951 | 4001 (EB) |
1952 | 6861 (EB) |
1953 | 9200 (EB) |
1954 | 11120 (EB) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8 inches
20 cm |
Width | 5.5 inches
13 cm |
RPM | 1053 |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 12 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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A New Adventure in Farming published in 1941, by Allis Chalmers | |
Two Snappy Wartime Tractors published in 1942, by Allis Chalmers | |
Operating Directions Model B Tractor (TPL-28G) | |
Farm Equipment Service Manual (SM-3) | |
Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers | |
Farm Power Facts published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers |