Allis Chalmers D17

The Allis Chalmers D17 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 226 ci 3.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 63 hp / 47.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 61 hp / 45.5 kW. Transmission: Power-Director. Operating weight: 4670 lbs 2118 kg.

Overview

	1957 - 1967 D SeriesRow-Crop tractor D Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Row-Crop tractor
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	84,914 (total)
	51,598 (gas)
	12,284 (diesel)
Original price was $5,400 in 1967

Allis Chalmers D17 Transmission
8-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Allis Chalmers D17 Power
Engine	63 hp 47.0 kW
Plows	5
Drawbar (tested)	48.64 hp 36.3 kW
Belt (tested)	52.70 hp 39.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power OptOptional
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	19 gal 71.9 L
	22.3 gal (LP gas) 84.4 L
Hydraulic system	9.75 gal 36.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	9.75 gal 36.9 L
Pressure	2000 psi (Series IV) 137.9 bar
Valves	1
Pump flow	1.5 gpm (Traction-Booster) 5.7 lpm
Total flow	10.5 gpm (main pump Series IV) 39.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II *Category II hitch was optional on the D17 Series IV.
Type	Snap-Coupler

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Gas Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Diesel Wheelbase	95.75 inches 243 cm
Weight	4670 lbs 2118 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	positive
Charging system	generator
Battery volts	12

References
Loaders - picking up where the others leave off published in 1979, by Allis Chalmers
50 choices that tailor tractor power to your needs published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers
Powerful New D-17 published in 1957, by Allis Chalmers
D-17 Farm Tractors published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers
Operators Instructions D17 Series III (TM-324A) published in 1962
D-17 Utility Tractor published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers
more work... less sweat published in 1962, by Allis Chalmers
It's here! New One-Ninety XT published in 1965, by Allis Chalmers

Engine

Engine options
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Allis Chalmers 4.3L 6-cyl diesel
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 226 ci / 3.7 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Allis-Chalmers
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	226 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x4.50 inches 102 x 114 mm
Power	63 hp 47.0 kW
Compression	7.25:1
Rated RPM	1650
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	14.5 qts 13.7 L
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.022 inches 0.559 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.013 inches (hot) 0.330 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.013 inches (hot) 0.330 mm

Engine Detail — 262 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	262 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.5625x4.375 inches 90 x 111 mm
Power	61 hp 45.5 kW
Compression	15.7:1
Rated RPM	1650
Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity	16 qts 15.1 L

Engine Detail — 226 ci / 3.7 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Allis-Chalmers
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	226 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x4.50 inches 102 x 114 mm
Compression	8.25:1
Rated RPM	1650
Firing order	1-2-4-3

Transmission

Transmission — Power-Director

Transmission	Power-Director
Type	partial power shift
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc (main)
	wet disc (Power Director)
Oil capacity	25 qts 23.7 L
Oil type	SAE 80 EP
The transmission offers four speeds forward and one reverse. The separate Power-Director hand lever provides an on-the-go shift between direct and a lower drive, plus a neutral position that allows the PTO to continue operation.
With 14.9-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers D17 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13-28
	14.9-28 *After SN42001

Dimensions
Gas Wheelbase	93 inches 236 cm
Diesel Wheelbase	95.75 inches 243 cm
Gas Length	140 inches 355 cm
Diesel Length	143 inches 363 cm
Width	76.75 inches 194 cm
Height (hood)	62 inches 157 cm
Height (exhaust)	81 inches 205 cm
Operating weight	4670 lbs 2118 kg
Ballasted weight	9395 lbs 4261 kg
Front tread	53 to 79 inches 134 to 200 cm
Rear tread	58 to 92 inches 147 to 233 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 635: gasoline Power-Director 2WD
NTTL 636: diesel Power-Director 2WD
NTTL 644: LP gas Power-Director 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 635
Gasoline Power-Director 2WD November 14 - 25, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 635 file
Belt power (max)	52.70 hp 39.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	48.64 hp 36.3 kW
Gear 3-High used for power test.
Max pull	7,061 lbs 3202 kg
Gear 1-Low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 636
Diesel Power-Director 2WD November 14, 1957 - November 26, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 636 file
Belt power (max)	51.14 hp 38.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	46.16 hp 34.4 kW
Gear 2-High used for power test.
Max pull	7,126 lbs 3232 kg
Gear 1-High used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 644
LP gas Power-Director 2WD April 1 - 12, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 644 file
Belt power (max)	50.79 hp 37.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	46.23 hp 34.5 kW
Gear 3-High used for power test.
Max pull	6,845 lbs 3104 kg
Gear 1-High used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Allis Chalmers 400 loader
Allis Chalmers 500 loader

Photos

Allis-Chalmers D17 Series I.

LP-gas Allis-Chalmers D17

Allis-Chalmers D17 Series III with front-end loader.

Allis-Chalmers D17 Series III with front-end loader.