Allis Chalmers D21 Series I

The Allis Chalmers D21 Series I is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 426 ci 7.0 L engine. The rated power output is 119 hp 88.7 kW. Transmission: Power Director. Operating weight: 9500 lbs 4309 kg.

Engine Power
119 hp 88.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
52 gal 196.8 L
Transmission
Power Director
Operating Weight
9500 lbs 4309 kg

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I Serial Number & Year Decoder

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Overview

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I tractor photo
1963 - 1969 Model year 1963-19651965-1969 D SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1963 - 1969
Model year 1963-19651965-1969
D Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Row-Crop tractor
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
1,129
Original price was $5,700 in 1964
The D21 was the first Allis Chalmers tractor to have over 100 horsepower. The upgraded D21 II began at serial number 2201 in 1965.
Allis Chalmers D21 Engine
Allis Chalmers 7.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
52 gal 196.8 L
Engine details ...
Allis Chalmers D21 Transmission
8-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Allis Chalmers D21 Power
Engine
119 hp 88.7 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
93 hp 69.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
103 hp 76.8 kW
Plows
7
Drawbar (tested)
93.09 hp 69.4 kW
PTO (tested)
103.06 hp 76.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Band actuated disc brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
96.1 inches 244 cm
Weight
9500 lbs 4309 kg
Front tire
7.50x20
Rear tire
18.4x34
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
Delco-Remy generator
Charging amps
32
Batteries
2
4 OptOptional
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
95
References
D21 Series I references literature
New D21 Tractor (FE-131/637) published in 1963
Operating Instructions Model D21 Tractor (TM-346A) published in 1963

Engine

Engine Detail — 426 ci / 7.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers 3400
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
426 ci 7.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Power
119 hp 88.7 kW
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
16.0:1
Rated RPM
2200
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Coolant capacity
21 qts 19.9 L
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches*Hot 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.015 inches*Hot 0.381 mm
Oil capacity
12 qts 11.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — Power Director

Transmission
Power Director
Type
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
68 qts*No PTO or hydraulics 64.4 L
92 qts 87.1 L
Transmission is controlled by means of a range control knob and a gear shift lever. The range knob is located below the steering wheel, pushing it forward puts the tractor in high range, pull it back engages low range. The gear shift selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. The tractor must be stopped and clutch used to change gears or range.
With 18.4x34 rear tires.
D21 Series I Power Director sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers D21 Tires
Ag front
7.50x20
Ag rear
18.4x34
Ag front
11.00x16
Ag rear
24.5x32
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96.1 inches 244 cm
Length
160.6 inches 407 cm
Width
91.6 inches 232 cm
Shipping weight
9500 lbs 4309 kg
Ballasted weight
11700 lbs 5307 kg
Clearance (front axle)
21.3 inches 54 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
26.75 inches 67 cm
Allis Chalmers D21 Height
Steering wheel
90.3 inches 229 cm
Hood
71.75 inches 182 cm
Exhaust
106.6 inches 270 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 855
Diesel 8-speed 2WD October 15, 1963 - October 21, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 855 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
103.06 hp 76.9 kW
Fuel use
7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
93.09 hp 69.4 kW
Fuel use
7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
14840 lbs 6731 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I

Allis-Chalmers D21 Series I

Allis-Chalmers D21 Series I

Allis Chalmers D21 Series I Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers D21 Series I.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)119 hp
Kilowatts (kW)88.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)120.7 PS