Allis Chalmers D10

The Allis Chalmers D10 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 149 ci 2.4 L engine. The rated power output is 31 hp 23.1 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2,700 lbs 1224 kg.

Engine Power
31 hp 23.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2,700 lbs 1224 kg

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Overview

Allis Chalmers D10 tractor photo
1959 - 1967 D SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1959 - 1967
D Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Row-Crop tractor
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
9,100
Original price
$3400 (1967)
Variants
D10 High Clearance
cultivation tractor
D12
two-row tractor
Allis Chalmers D10 Transmission
4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Allis Chalmers D10 Power
Engine
31 hp 23.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
26 hp 19.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
30.1 hp 22.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)
28.78 hp 21.5 kW
PTO (tested)
33.46 hp 25.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station
Hydraulics
Type
live
Valves
1 or 2
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Type
Snap-Couple
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission , independent (later) (original)
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
78.75 inches 200 cm
Weight
2,700 lbs 1224 kg
Front tire
4.00x15
Rear tire
9x24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
RPM
1220
Speed
2556 ft/min 779.07 meters/min
References
D10 references literature
50 choices that tailor tractor power to your needs published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers
D10 D12 farm tractors published in 1961, by Allis Chalmers
Series II D-10 D-12 Tractors published in 1963, by Allis Chalmers
Series III D-10 D-12 Tractors published in 1966, by Allis Chalmers
D-10 Utility Tractor published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers
more work... less sweat published in 1962, by Allis Chalmers

Engine

Engine options
Allis-Chalmers 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Allis-Chalmers 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 138.7 ci / 2.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Allis-Chalmers Power-Crater
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Original engine, used until 1961.
Displacement
138.7 ci 2.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.375x3.875 inches 86 x 98 mm
Power
31 hp 23.1 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7.75:1
Rated RPM
1650
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
4 qts 3.8 L
Coolant capacity
8 qts 7.6 L

Engine Detail — 149 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Allis-Chalmers
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The larger, 149 cubic inch, engine was introduced at serial number 3501 in 1961.
Displacement
149 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.50x3.875 inches 89 x 98 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7.5:1
Rated RPM
1650
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type
sliding gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
With 9x24 rear tires.
D10  sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers D10 Tires
Ag front
4.00x15
Ag rear
9x24
Ag front
5.00x15
Ag rear
10x24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
78.75 inches 200 cm
Length
120.5 inches 306 cm
Height (hood)
52 inches 132 cm
Height (exhaust)
76 inches 193 cm
Shipping weight
2,700 lbs 1224 kg
Ballasted weight
4,800 lbs 2177 kg
Clearance (front axle)
21 inches 53 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
22.25 inches 56 cm
Front tread
40 to 64.7 inches 101 to 164 cm
Rear tread
42 to 72 inches 106 to 182 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 724: 138 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 812: 149 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 724
138 gasoline 4-speed 2WD October 13 - 20, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 724 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
28.51 hp 21.3 kW
Fuel use
2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
25.73 hp 19.2 kW
Fuel use
2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
3,555 lbs 1612 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 812
149 gasoline 4-speed 2WD April 3 - 18, 1962 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 812 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
33.46 hp 25.0 kW
Fuel use
2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
28.78 hp 21.5 kW
Fuel use
2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
4,106 lbs 1862 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Allis Chalmers D10

Allis Chalmers D10

Allis Chalmers D10

Allis Chalmers D10

Allis Chalmers D10

Allis Chalmers D10

Allis-Chalmers D-10 operator station and controls.

Allis-Chalmers D-10 operator station and controls.

Allis Chalmers D10 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers D10.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)31 hp
Kilowatts (kW)23.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)31.4 PS