Allis Chalmers HD7

The Allis Chalmers HD7 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 213 ci 3.5 L engine. The rated power output is 68.68 hp 51.2 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 14000 lbs 6350 kg.

Engine Power
68.68 hp 51.2 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
31 gal 117.3 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
14000 lbs 6350 kg

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Overview

Allis Chalmers HD7 tractor photo
1940 - 1950 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1940 - 1950
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Total built
1,803
Allis Chalmers HD7 Engine
General Motors 3.5L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
31 gal 117.3 L
Engine details ...
Allis Chalmers HD7 Transmission
4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Allis Chalmers HD7 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
45 hp 33.6 kW
Belt (claimed)
60 hp 44.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)
57.31 hp 42.7 kW
Belt (tested)
68.68 hp 51.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
14000 lbs 6350 kg
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
References
HD7 references literature
HD-7 2-Cycle Diesel published in 1949, by Allis Chalmers
Operators Manual Model HD 7 Tractor (T-203E)
Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers

Engine

Engine Detail — 213 ci / 3.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
General Motors 3-71
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled 2-cycle vertical I-head
blower diesel
Displacement
213 ci 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
16.0:1
Rated RPM
1500
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
23 qts 21.8 L
Oil capacity
8.5 qts 8.0 L
Allis Chalmers HD7 Engine
Allis Chalmers HD7 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type
sliding gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
21 qts 19.9 L
HD7  sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers HD7 Tracks
Width
16 inches 40 cm
Length on ground
67 inches 170 cm
Area on ground
2144 in² 1.4 m²
Ground pressure
5.83 psi 0.4 bar
Dimensions
Length
128 inches 325 cm
Width
81 inches 205 cm
Height
69 inches 175 cm
Operating weight
14000 lbs 6350 kg
Gauge
52 inches 132 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 360
Diesel 4-speed crawler October 15 - 21, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 360 file
Belt power (max)
68.68 hp 51.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
57.31 hp 42.7 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull
12,171 lbs 5520 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Allis Chalmers HD7

Allis Chalmers HD7