Allis Chalmers 440
The Allis Chalmers 440 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 555 ci 9.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 218 hp / 162.6 kW. Transmission: Eaton. Operating weight: 20,230 lbs 9176 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 218 hp / 162.6 kW
Transmission
Eaton
Operating Weight
20,230 lbs
9176 kg
Overview
![]() | 1973 - 1977
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Steiger built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Allis Chalmers |
Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Total built | 1,033 |
Original price | $38,179 |
Allis Chalmers 440 Engine | |
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Cummins 9.1L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Allis Chalmers 440 Transmission | |
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10-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Allis Chalmers 440 Power | |
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Engine | 218 hp
162.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
Plows | 7-8 |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Steering | articulated hydraulic power |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard. Available air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 21 gpm
79.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 16 gpm
60.6 lpm |
Steering press. | 1500 psi
103.4 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IV |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 20,230 lbs
9176 kg |
Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 555 ci / 9.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins 555C |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder 32-valve, liquid-cooled V8 |
Displacement | 555 ci
9.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x4.125 inches
117 x 105 mm |
Power | 218 hp
162.6 kW |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2800 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton
Transmission | Eaton |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | cerametallic dry disc |
Dimensions
Allis Chalmers 440 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-26 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 228 inches
579 cm |
Width | 105 inches
266 cm |
Height | 139 inches
353 cm |
Weight | 20,230 lbs
9176 kg |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Allis Chalmers 440 based on its 218 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Allis Chalmers 440.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Allis Chalmers 440 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers 440.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)218 hp
Kilowatts (kW)162.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)221 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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