Allis Chalmers D17 backhoe
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Allis-Chalmers – other models: construction machines from the construction division outside the named ranges, from the D17 backhoe to the HD-21 crawler, 40 to 152 kW, diesel and petrol engines from Allis-Chalmers and GM
This page gathers the Allis-Chalmers construction machines D17 backhoe, HD-11 crawler, HD-14 crawler, HD-16 Series B crawler and HD-21 crawler, which the register could not assign to a named range. The HD range denoted Allis-Chalmers's crawler dozers from the construction division, with the number as an ascending size and power class; the D17 backhoe is a version of the D17 field tractor fitted with a backhoe. In 1974 the construction division passed into the Fiat-Allis joint venture.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 40 to 152 kW, or 53 to 204 hp, with Allis-Chalmers engines and a GM Detroit Diesel 6-71 in the HD-21.
Such crawler dozers and backhoe loaders were used in earthmoving, road building and civil engineering, where the HD range, alongside makers such as Caterpillar and International Harvester, was a fixture of the post-war and 1960s US market.
Buying used, on these vintage construction machines the condition of tracks and rollers, clutch and final drive matter most, and on the HD-21 also the Detroit Diesel engine with its characteristic two-stroke technology; parts run through dealers specialising in classic construction machinery.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Allis-Chalmers (Bagger, weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Allis-Chalmerscorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
| Power | 53 hp (40 kW)correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | USAcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Allis Chalmers D17 backhoe have?
The Allis Chalmers D17 backhoe delivers 53 hp.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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