Allis Chalmers D270
The Allis Chalmers D270 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 125.3 ci 2.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 27 hp / 20.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW; Kerosene (listed): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2,500 lbs (gas) 1134 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 27 hp / 20.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW; Kerosene (listed): 22 hp / 16.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2,500 lbs (gas)
1134 kg
Overview
![]() | 1954 - 1957 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Built in Essendine, Lincolnshire, England | |
Allis Chalmers D270 Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Allis Chalmers D270 Power | |
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Engine | 27.5 hp
20.5 kW |
Plows | 2 (16-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Allis Snap Coupler |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1-3/8) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.625 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 2500 to 2700 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Allis Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl kerosene |
Engine Detail — 125.3 ci / 2.1 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 125.3 ci
2.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.50 inches
86 x 89 mm |
Power | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Compression | 5.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 1650 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Engine Detail — 144 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins P-3 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 144 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x5.00 inches
89 x 127 mm |
Power | 27.5 hp
20.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 1600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Engine Detail — 125.3 ci / 2.1 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 125.3 ci
2.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.50 inches
86 x 89 mm |
Power | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 1650 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | single drive plate disc |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers D270 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 9-24 |
10-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.625 inches
189 cm |
Length | 120 inches
304 cm |
Width | 83.625 inches
212 cm |
Height | 78 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 2,500 lbs (gas)
1134 kg |
2,700 lbs (diesel)
1224 kg | |
Clearance (drawbar) | 13.75 inches
34 cm |
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Engine Power:Gasoline (listed): 27 hp / 20.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW; Kerosene (listed): 22 hp / 16.4 kW
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