Allis Chalmers HD16A
The Allis Chalmers HD16A is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 844 ci 13.8 L engine. The rated power output is 148 hp 110.4 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 3 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 31500 lbs 14288 kg.
Engine Power
148 hp
110.4 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
100 gal
378.5 L
Transmission
6 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
31500 lbs
14288 kg
Allis Chalmers HD16A Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
 | 1955 - 1970
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1955 - 1970 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Springfield, Illinois, USA | |
Variants | |
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HD16A | 6-speed |
HD16AC | torque converter |
Allis Chalmers HD16A Engine | |
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Allis-Chalmers 13.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 100 gal
378.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Allis Chalmers HD16A Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers HD16A Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 163 hp
121.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 148 hp
110.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 141 hp
105.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 118.78 hp
88.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 133.83 hp
99.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydraulic clutches |
Contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 31500 lbs
14288 kg |
20-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
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-16 published in 1957, by Allis Chalmers |
Engine
Engine Detail — 844 ci / 13.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers 160000 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 844 ci
13.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.25x6.50 inches
133 x 165 mm |
Power (net) | 148 hp
110.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 163 hp
121.5 kW |
Compression | 14.15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1600 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Allis Chalmers HD16A Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 3 reverse |
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers HD16A Tracks | |
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Width | 20 inches
50 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 181.1 inches
459 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height | 90.5 inches
229 cm |
Weight | 31500 lbs
14288 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.4 inches
36 cm |
Gauge | 74 inches
187 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 552 | |
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Diesel 6-speed crawler
July 6 - 18, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 552 file | |
Belt power (max) | 133.83 hp
99.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 118.78 hp
88.6 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 28743 lbs
13037 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Allis Chalmers HD16A tractor photo
Allis Chalmers HD16A Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers HD16A.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)148 hp
Kilowatts (kW)110.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)150.1 PS