Allis Chalmers WC
The Allis Chalmers WC is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers. It is equipped with a 201 ci 3.3 L engine. The rated power output is 25.45 hp 19.0 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2700 to 3792 pounds.
Engine Power
25.45 hp
19.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2700 to 3792 pounds
Allis Chalmers WC Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1933 - 1948
Model year 1933-19371938-1948
Row-Crop tractor |
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1933 - 1948 | |
Model year 1933-19371938-1948 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 178,202 |
The Allis-Chalmers WC was the first tractor tested on rubber tires at Nebraska. The WC was styled in 1938, starting at serial number WC74330. The styled WC featured a rounded radiator and larger tires. | |
Variants | |
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WF | Standard front version (wide) |
Allis Chalmers WC Transmission | |
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4-speed non-synchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Allis Chalmers WC Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 21 hp
15.7 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.72 hp
14.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.45 hp
19.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Differential hand-operated mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station with steel pan seat. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 535 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 2700 to 3792 pounds |
Front tire | 24x4 |
Rear tire | 40x6 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9 inches
22 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1170 |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 95 |
References | |
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Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Waukesha 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl distillate | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 186 ci / 3.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waukesha |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Used on first 25 tractors built | |
Displacement | 186 ci
3.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.50 inches
92 x 114 mm |
Starter type | manual crank |
Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
distillate | |
Low-compression engine designed to operate on fuels rated at 30 octane or higher. | |
Displacement | 201 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches
102 x 102 mm |
Fuel use | 2.119 gal/hour
8.0 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 4.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 1300 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter type | manual crank |
electric | |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot)
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot)
0.254 mm |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 201 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches
102 x 102 mm |
Fuel use | 2.861 gal/hour
10.8 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 5.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 1300 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter type | manual crank |
electric | |
Coolant capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot)
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot)
0.254 mm |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse non-synchronized gear
Type | non-synchronized gear | ||||
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | ||||
Oil capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L | ||||
5 qts (with PTO)
4.7 L | |||||
Oil type | 32oF [0oC]↑ : SAE140 32oF [0oC]↓ : SAE90 | 32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE140 | 32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE90 |
32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE140 | ||||
32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE90 | ||||
Operated via gearshift lever and foot clutch. Fourth gear was not recommended for tractors equipped with steel wheels. | |||||
32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE140 | ||||
32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE90 | ||||
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers WC Tires | |
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Ag front | 24x4 steel |
Ag rear | 40x6 steel |
Ag front | 5.25-17 |
Ag rear | 11.25x24 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 136 inches
345 cm |
Width | 76 inches
193 cm |
Height | 63 inches
160 cm |
Ground clearance | 29 inches (rear axle)
73 cm |
Rear tread | 65 to 76 inches
165 to 193 cm |
Allis Chalmers WC Weight | |
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Shipping | 2,700 lbs (steel)
1224 kg |
3,300 lbs (rubber)
1496 kg | |
Operating | 3,190 lbs (steel)
1446 kg |
3,792 lbs (rubber)
1720 kg | |
Ballasted | 4,545 lbs
2061 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 223: distillate 201 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 303: distillate 201 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 223 | |
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Distillate 201 4-speed 2WD
May 2 - 16, 1934
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 223 file | |
Belt power (max) | 21.48 hp
16.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 14.36 hp (steel)
10.7 kW |
19.17 hp (rubber)
14.3 kW | |
Gear 2 (steel); 4 (rubber) used for power test. | |
Max pull | 1,921 lbs (steel)
871 kg |
1,735 lbs (rubber)
786 kg | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 303 | |
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Distillate 201 4-speed 2WD
May 31 - June 14, 1938
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 303 file | |
Belt power (max) | 25.45 hp
19.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 18.72 hp (steel)
14.0 kW |
20.41 hp (rubber)
15.2 kW | |
Max pull | 2,599 lbs (steel)
1178 kg |
3,054 lbs (rubber)
1385 kg | |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC on steel.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC with rubber tires.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC with rubber tires.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC with rubber tires.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC with rubber tires.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC controls and operator station.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC with single front wheel.
Unstyled Allis-Chalmers WC with single front wheel.
Allis Chalmers WC Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers WC.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)25.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)25.8 PS