allis chalmers wd45
 | 1953 - 1957
Row-Crop tractor | 1953 - 1957 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1953 - 1957 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1953 - 1957 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 90,382 (total) |
| 83,536 (gasoline) |
| 6,509 (diesel) |
Original price was $2,400 in 1956 | |
The WD45 was the first Allis-Chalmers tractor available with power steering. The diesel engine became available after Allis-Chalmers acquired Buda, and put the 6BD-230 engine in the tractor. The WD45 is considered by many to be one of the most important tractors built by Allis-Chalmers. At the time, it was the most powerful tractor for its size. | |
Allis Chalmers WD45 Engines | |
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Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Allis Chalmers WD45 Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers WD45 Power | |
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Plows | 4 |
Drawbar (tested) | 39.50 hp
29.5 kW |
Belt (tested) | 44.13 hp
32.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | mechanical |
| power *Power steering became available in 1956. |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides. | |
Photos | |
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Allis Chalmers WD45 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Hydraulics | |||||
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Capacity | 1.5 gal
5.7 L | ||||
Oil type | 45oF [7oC]↑ : SAE20W 45oF [7oC]↓ : SAE10W | 45oF [7oC]↑ | : SAE20W | 45oF [7oC]↓ | : SAE10W |
45oF [7oC]↑ | : SAE20W | ||||
45oF [7oC]↓ | : SAE10W | ||||
45oF [7oC]↑ | : SAE20W |
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45oF [7oC]↓ | : SAE10W |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Snap-Coupler |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 548@1400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 88 inches
223 cm |
Weight | 3995 to 4285 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
WD45 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | left brake housing |
1953 | 146607 |
1954 | 160386 |
1955 | 190993 |
1956 | 217992 |
1957 | 230295 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9 inches
22 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1458 |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Gas Batteries | 1 |
Diesel Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 115 |
References | |
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WD-45 published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers | |
Dynamic WD-45 Tractor published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers | |
Operating Instructions WD-45 Diesel (TPL-270C) | |
Farm Power Facts published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers |