Allis Chalmers L

The Allis Chalmers L is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 884.3 ci 14.5 L engine. The rated power output is 108.84 hp 81.2 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 22000 lbs 9979 kg.

Overview

	1931 - 1942 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1931 - 1942
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Total built	3,357

Variants
L	gasoline
L-O	diesel

Allis Chalmers L Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Allis Chalmers L Power
Drawbar (claimed)	60 hp 44.7 kW
	68.7 hp (late) 51.2 kW
Belt (claimed)	80.5 hp 60.0 kW
	93.6 hp (late) 69.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)	91.99 hp 68.6 kW
Belt (tested)	108.84 hp 81.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tracks
Weight	22000 lbs 9979 kg
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

References
Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers

Engine

Engine options
Allis Chalmers 13.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Allis Chalmers 14.5L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 844.3 ci / 13.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	844.3 ci 13.8 L
Bore/Stroke	5.25x6.50 inches 133 x 165 mm
Compression	5.2:1
Rated RPM	1050
Starter volts	6
Coolant capacity	76 qts 71.9 L

Engine Detail — 884.3 ci / 14.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
"Oil" engine, burned diesel with fuel injection and spark ignition, used on the L-O model.
Displacement	884.3 ci 14.5 L
Bore/Stroke	5.25x6.50 inches 133 x 165 mm
Rated RPM	1010

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers L Tracks
Width	16 inches 40 cm
Length on ground	85.4 inches 216 cm
Area on ground	3418 in² 2.2 m²
Ground pressure	6.58 psi 0.5 bar

Dimensions
Length	153 inches 388 cm
Width	93 inches 236 cm
Height	104 inches 264 cm
Weight	22000 lbs 9979 kg
Gauge	68 inches 172 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 200: gasoline 6-speed crawler
NTTL 287: diesel 6-speed crawler
NTTL 338: gasoline 6-speed crawler

Nebraska Tractor Test 200
Gasoline 6-speed crawler March 17 - April 11, 1932 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 200 file
Belt power (max)	91.93 hp 68.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	10.9 gal/hour 41.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	76.01 hp 56.7 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	15086 lbs 6843 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 287
Diesel 6-speed crawler September 9 - 22, 1937 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 287 file
Belt power (max)	91.56 hp 68.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	76.75 hp 57.2 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	20273 lbs 9195 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 338
Gasoline 6-speed crawler November 23 - 28, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 338 file
Belt power (max)	108.84 hp 81.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	10.5 gal/hour 39.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	91.99 hp 68.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	23851 lbs 10818 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Allis Chalmers L

Allis Chalmers L