Allis Chalmers 6040
The Allis Chalmers 6040 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 152.7 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 40.36 hp 30.1 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4250 to 4680 pounds.
Engine Power
40.36 hp
30.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12 gal
45.4 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4250 to 4680 pounds
Allis Chalmers 6040 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1974 - 1975
Utility tractorRenault built |
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1974 - 1975 | |
Utility tractor | |
Renault built | |
1974 - 1975 | |
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Utility tractor | |
Renault built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Allis Chalmers |
Manufacturer | Renault |
Utility tractor | |
Built in France | |
Total built | 499 |
Original price | $6,934 |
The Allis-Chalmers 160 was built by Renault. It was based on the model 421, but used a Perkins diesel in place of the MWM. | |
Allis Chalmers 6040 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Allis Chalmers 6040 Transmission | |
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10-speed partial synchronized | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers 6040 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 36.7 hp
27.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 40.36 hp
30.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 36.71 hp
27.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 40.36 hp
30.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 12 gal
45.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 7.25 gal
27.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 7.25 gal
27.4 L |
Pressure | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Pump flow | 6.7 gpm
25.4 lpm |
Total flow | 13.2 gpm
50.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 7.5 gpm
28.4 lpm |
Steering press. | 1100 psi
75.8 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Clutch | dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2160 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 4250 to 4680 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual One-Ninety and One-Ninety XT Tractors (2074367) published in 1974 |
Engine
| 1974 - 1975
Utility tractorRenault built |
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1974 - 1975 | |
Utility tractor | |
Renault built | |
1974 - 1975 | |
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Utility tractor | |
Renault built |
Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 3.152 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 152.7 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | paper element |
Compression | 18.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Idle RPM | 725-2475 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Oil capacity | 6.5 qts
6.2 L |
Oil change | 75 h |
Transmission
| 1974 - 1975
Utility tractorRenault built |
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1974 - 1975 | |
Utility tractor | |
Renault built | |
1974 - 1975 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
Renault built |
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse partial synchronized
Type | partial synchronized |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 29 qts
27.4 L |
Six gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Gears 9 and 10 are synchronized and only available in high range. | |
With 13.6-28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
| 1974 - 1975
Utility tractorRenault built |
|---|---|
1974 - 1975 | |
Utility tractor | |
Renault built | |
1974 - 1975 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
Renault built |
Allis Chalmers 6040 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Length | 128 inches
325 cm |
Width | 65 inches
165 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches
40 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 21 inches
53 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 75 inches
121 to 190 cm |
Rear tread | 50 to 78 inches
127 to 198 cm |
Allis Chalmers 6040 Weight | |
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Shipping | 4250 lbs
1927 kg |
Operating | 4680 lbs
2122 kg |
Ballasted | 6070 lbs
2753 kg |
Allis Chalmers 6040 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 62 inches
157 cm |
Hood | 53.6 inches
136 cm |
Exhaust | 84.2 inches
213 cm |
Tests
| 1974 - 1975
Utility tractorRenault built |
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1974 - 1975 | |
Utility tractor | |
Renault built | |
1974 - 1975 | |
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Utility tractor | |
Renault built |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1028 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 2WD
October 27 - November 4, 1969
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1028 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 40.36 hp
30.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 39.77 hp
29.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 36.71 hp
27.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Gear 3-high used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,569 lbs
2072 kg |
Gear 1-High used for pull test. | |
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Allis Chalmers 6040
Allis Chalmers 6040 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers 6040.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)40.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)30.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)40.9 PS
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