Allis Chalmers HD11
The Allis Chalmers HD11 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 516 ci 8.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 99 hp / 73.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 110 hp / 82.0 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 3 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 21000 to 22200 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 99 hp / 73.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 110 hp / 82.0 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
60 gal
227.1 L
Transmission
6 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
21000 to 22200 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1955 - 1966
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Springfield, Illinois, USA | |
Variants | |
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HD11S | 6-roller agricultural |
HD11ES | 7-roller agricultural |
HD11B | 6-roller industrial |
Allis Chalmers HD11 Engine | |
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Allis-Chalmers 8.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 60 gal
227.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Allis Chalmers HD11 Transmission | |
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6-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Allis Chalmers HD11 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 99 hp
73.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 77 hp
57.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 94 hp
70.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 73.8 hp
55.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 89.75 hp
66.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 21000 to 22200 pounds |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Engineering-in-Action published in 1956, by Allis Chalmers | |
Farm Crawlers published in 1962, by Allis Chalmers | |
Crawler Tractor Farming published by Allis Chalmers | |
Big Power Farming published in 1965, by Allis Chalmers | |
HD-11 Crawler Tractor published in 1957, by Allis Chalmers |
Engine
Engine Detail — 516 ci / 8.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers HD-516 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 516 ci
8.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.4375x5.5625 inches
113 x 141 mm |
Power (net) | 99 hp
73.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Allis Chalmers HD11 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 3 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse |
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers HD11 Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Length on ground | 85.75 inches
217 cm |
Area on ground | 2744 in²
1.8 m² |
HD11E width | 16 inches
40 cm |
HD11E length on ground | 96.25 inches
244 cm |
HD11E area on ground | 3080 in²
2.0 m² |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 154 inches
391 cm |
Height (hood) | 84 inches
213 cm |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
Allis Chalmers HD11 Weight | |
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22200 lbs
10069 kg | |
HD11S Shipping | 21000 lbs
9525 kg |
HD11ES Shipping | 21900 lbs
9933 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 581 | |
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Diesel 6-speed crawler
July 9 - 13, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 581 file | |
Belt power (max) | 89.75 hp
66.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 6.9 gal/hour
26.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 73.8 hp
55.0 kW |
Max pull | 20468 lbs
9284 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Allis Chalmers HD11.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Allis Chalmers HD11 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers HD11.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Allis Chalmers HD11 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Allis Chalmers HD11
Engine Power:Diesel (net): 99 hp / 73.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 110 hp / 82.0 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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