Allis Chalmers RC
The Allis Chalmers RC is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 125.2 ci 2.1 L engine. The rated power output is 16.24 hp 12.1 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2495 to 3204 pounds.
Engine Power
16.24 hp
12.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2495 to 3204 pounds
Allis Chalmers RC Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1938 - 1941
Row-Crop tractor |
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1938 - 1941 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 5,501 |
The Allis Chalmers RC was a less-expensive version of the WC, using the engine from a B in the chassis of the WC. It used the same frame so it could mount the same implements as the WC. The RC sold poorly, and was replaced by the successful Allis model C. | |
Allis Chalmers RC Engine | |
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Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl distillate | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Allis Chalmers RC Transmission | |
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4-speed non-synchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers RC Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 12.11 hp
9.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 16.24 hp
12.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 2495 to 3204 pounds |
Front tire | 4.75-15 |
Rear tire | 10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Model RC Tractor published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers |
Engine
Engine Detail — 125.2 ci / 2.1 L
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
distillate | |
Displacement | 125.2 ci
2.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.50 inches
86 x 89 mm |
Compression | 4.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Coolant capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse non-synchronized gear
Type | non-synchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Allis Chalmers RC Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.75-15 |
Ag rear | 10-28 |
Ag front | 24x4 steel |
Ag rear | 40x6 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 126 inches
320 cm |
Height | 66 inches
167 cm |
Allis Chalmers RC Weight | |
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Shipping | 2,495 lbs (steel)
1131 kg |
3,204 lbs (rubber)
1453 kg | |
Ballasted | 4,005 lbs
1816 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 316 | |
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Distillate
April 1939 | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 16.24 hp
12.1 kW |
Fuel use | 1.4 gal/hour
5.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 12.11 hp
9.0 kW |
Fuel use | 1.3 gal/hour
4.9 l/hour |
Photos
Allis-Chalmers RC with single front wheel.
Allis-Chalmers RC with single front wheel.
Allis Chalmers RC Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers RC.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16.2 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.5 PS