Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8
The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 475 lbs 215 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
475 lbs
215 kg
Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1974
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Lexington, South Carolina, USA | |
Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual gear-and-sector |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 41.25 inches
104 cm |
Weight | 475 lbs
215 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 45 |
References | |
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Yardpower published in 1973, by Allis-Chalmers |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190701 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 41.25 inches
104 cm |
Length | 58 inches
147 cm |
Width | 31.25 inches
79 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 34.5 inches
87 cm |
Shipping weight | 475 lbs
215 kg |
Front tread | 26 inches
66 cm |
Rear tread | 22.4 inches
56 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Listed attachedments for the Allis Homesteader 8 included a 30-inch rear tiller and 40-inch grader blade. |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Allis-Chalmers |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 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 Homesteader 8.
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 Homesteader 8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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