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

Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 tractor photo
1971 - 1974 Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Garden tractor
Built in Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual gear-and-sector
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
41.25 inches 104 cm
Weight
475 lbs 215 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
45
References
Homesteader 8 references literature
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
Homesteader 8  gear speeds

Dimensions

Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 Tires
Dimensions
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
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
Type
mid-mount Allis-Chalmers
3-blade
Cutting width
36 inches 91 cm

Photos

Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8

Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8

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