allis chalmers 8550
 | 1978 - 1981
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | 1978 - 1981 | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1978 - 1981 | |||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |||
1978 - 1981 | |
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Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Original price | $86,753 |
Allis Chalmers 8550 Engine | |
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Allis Chalmers 12.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 170 gal
643.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Allis Chalmers 8550 Transmission | |
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20-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers 8550 Power | |
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Engine | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 210 hp
156.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 217.92 hp
162.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 253.88 hp
189.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Acousta Cab II standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional radio and 8 track tape deck. | |
Photos | |
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Allis Chalmers 8550 photos...  |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Valves | 3 or 4 |
Pump flow | 74.9 gpm
283.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV/III |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 126 inches
320 cm |
Weight | 26400 to 27040 pounds |
Front tire | 18.4x38 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
8550 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Front frame, rear left side |
1978 | 1083 |
1979 | 1342 |
1980 | 1553 |
1981 | 1723 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Four-wheel drives - mammoth size... published in 1978, by Allis Chalmers | |
8550 published in 1977, by Allis Chalmers |