Allis Chalmers 608LT
The Allis Chalmers 608LT is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless. Operating weight: 490 lbs*Weight with 36-inch mower. 222 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
Peerless
Operating Weight
490 lbs*Weight with 36-inch mower.
222 kg
Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1978
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $1,299 in 1979 | |
The Allis-Chalmers 608LT is the same as the Simplicity 4108. | |
Allis Chalmers 608LT Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Allis Chalmers 608LT Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.325 inches
112 cm |
Weight | 490 lbs
222 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Allis-Chalmers Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1975 | |
The Beautiful difference in Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by Allis-Chalmers | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless
Transmission | Peerless |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers 608LT Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.325 inches
112 cm |
Length | 57.75 inches
146 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 36.25 inches
92 cm |
Weight | 490 lbs*Weight with 36-inch mower.
222 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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30" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower |
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Allis Chalmers |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 40.25 inches
102 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors Allis Chalmers 608LT.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors Allis Chalmers 608LT Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors Allis Chalmers 608LT.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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