Allis Chalmers 8030

The Allis Chalmers 8030 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 426 ci 7.0 L engine. The listed engine power is 133.75 hp 99.7 kW. Transmission: Power Shift. Operating weight: 14200 to 15015 pounds.

Engine Power

133.75 hp 99.7 kW

Fuel & Capacities

60 gal 227.1 L

Transmission

Power Shift

Operating Weight

14200 to 15015 pounds

Overview

	1982 - 1985 8000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 8000 Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Row-Crop tractor
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	2,328
Original price	$52,398

Variants
8030	row-crop
8030HC	high-crop

Allis Chalmers 8030 Engine
Allis Chalmers 7.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Allis Chalmers 8030 Power
Drawbar (tested)	115.22 hp 85.9 kW
PTO (tested)	133.75 hp 99.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
Acousta cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional radio and cassette tape player.

Capacity
Fuel	60 gal 227.1 L
	25 gal (optional tank) 94.6 L
Rear diff.	66.8 qts 63.2 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center load-sensitive
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	22 gpm 83.3 lpm
	13.5 gpm (transmission) 51.1 lpm
Total flow	45 gpm 170.3 lpm
Steering flow	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6,680 lbs 3030 kg
	8,200 lbs (optional) 3719 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	106 inches (2WD) 269 cm
	96 inches (4WD) 243 cm
Weight	14200 to 15015 pounds
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	100
Battery volts	12

References

8070 - 8050 - 8030 - 8010 published in 1983, by Allis Chalmers
Agri-Data System published in 1982, by Allis Chalmers

Engine

Engine Detail — 426 ci / 7.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers 670T
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	426 ci 7.0 L
Bore/Stroke	4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	15.5:1
Rated RPM	2300
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	19 qts 18.0 L
Coolant capacity	31 qts 29.3 L

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
20-speed partial power shift
12-speed Allis-Chalmers

Transmission — Allis-Chalmers Power Director

Transmission	Allis-Chalmers Power Director
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	29.6 qts 28.0 L
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (slow/fast) with a two-speed power shift (low/high) controlled by left-hand lever.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission — Allis-Chalmers Power Director

Transmission	Allis-Chalmers Power Director
Type	partial power shift
Gears	20 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	29.6 qts 28.0 L
Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (slow/fast) with a two-speed power shift (low/high) controlled by left-hand lever.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission — Power Shift

Transmission	Power Shift
Type	Allis-Chalmers
Gears	12 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	29.6 qts 28.0 L
Six power shift gears (1-6) in two ranges (slow/fast). Clutch must be used to shift range. Pressing the clutch pedal half-way automatically downshifts from 5th/6th to 4th gear.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers 8030 Tires
Ag front	10.00-16 (2WD)
	13.6-28 (4WD)
Ag rear	18.4-38
Ag front	11.00-16 (2WD)
	14L-16 (2WD)
	18.4-16 (2WD)
	14.9-28 (4WD)
	14.9-24 (4WD)
Ag rear	20.8-38
	18.4-42
	16.9-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	106 inches (2WD) 269 cm
	96 inches (4WD) 243 cm
Length	187 inches 474 cm
Width	93.4 inches 237 cm
Ground clearance	17.5 inches (4WD front axle) 44 cm
	21 inches ( 2WD front axle) 53 cm
	28 inches (rear axle) 71 cm

Allis Chalmers 8030 Weight
Shipping	14,200 lbs (4WD) 6441 kg
Operating	15,015 lbs (2WD duals) 6810 kg
Ballasted	17,100 lbs 7756 kg

Allis Chalmers 8030 Height
Hood	69 inches 175 cm
Cab	115 inches 292 cm
Exhaust	113 inches 287 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1447
Diesel 12-speed 2WD August 31 - September 13, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1447 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	133.75 hp 99.7 kW
Fuel use	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	134.42 hp 100.2 kW
Fuel use	8.8 gal/hour 33.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	115.22 hp 85.9 kW
Fuel use	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Gear 2F used for power test.
Max pull	13,348 lbs 6054 kg
Gear 3S used for pull test.

Photos

Allis Chalmers 8030

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Allis Chalmers 8030 based on its 133.75 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
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	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

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 8030.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.6 hrs

Approximately 8.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (60 gal / 227.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7 gal/hr (26.3 L/hr)

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