Allis Chalmers D272
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Allis-Chalmers – other models: the collective page of the orange tractors from Milwaukee outside the named ranges, from the 10-18 and 20-35 through the letter models B, C, WC and WD to the 100s (170 to 220), 7000s and 8000s, 2 to 305 hp, petrol, LPG and diesel, Allis-Chalmers, Perkins and Toyosha engines
This page gathers the Allis-Chalmers tractors the register could not assign to a named range – the brand from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that began in 1914 with the 10-18, was the first maker to introduce pneumatic tyres on a tractor with the Model U in 1932 and created the affordable small tractor for the American family farm with the Model B of 1937, before being sold to Deutz in 1985. The type logic: the early number types 10-18, 12-20 and 20-35 give drawbar and belt power in hp; the letter models A, B, C, CA, WC and WD of the 1930s to 1950s denote model types, not size; the D series (D-10 to D-21) of the 1950s and 1960s orders in ascending order; the 100s (160 to 220) of 1964 to 1975 give roughly the hp class, XT the turbocharger; the 7000s (7010 to 7080) of the 1970s with the Acousta Cab and the 8000s (8010 to 8070) of the 1980s are the last own ranges, the 4W-220 and 4W-305 the articulated tractors, the 5000s and 6000s bought-in compacts from Toyosha and Fiat. The engines are Allis-Chalmers' own as petrol, LPG and diesel versions, Perkins in some diesel models and Toyosha in the Japanese compacts.
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The register lists here 115 versions with 6 to 305 hp from two- to eight-cylinders of 1,002 to 11,973 cm³, widths from 915 to 2,438 mm and heights from 1,191 to 3,531 mm.
From the 1930s to the 1970s Allis-Chalmers was the third big American maker after John Deere and International Harvester; the Persian Orange tractors are collectors' pieces today with their own association, and the brand lived on through Deutz-Allis and AGCO Allis until 2001.
On used tractors, originality, engine condition (carburettor on petrol engines, injection pump on diesels), clutch and transmission (Power Director on the D-17 and the 100s), hydraulics (Traction Booster) and sheet metal count; parts run through collector dealers and AGCO for the late ranges.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Allis-Chalmers (weitere Modelle), (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Allis-Chalmers (gas); Perkins (diesel)correct |
|---|---|
| Fuel | gas/dieselcorrect |
| Power | 27.5 hp (20.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,810 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,580 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,850 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,880 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 45.5 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | Englandcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Allis Chalmers D272 have?
The Allis Chalmers D272 delivers 27.5 hp.
How fast does the Allis Chalmers D272 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Allis Chalmers D272?
2,810 mm × 1,580 mm × 1,850 mm.
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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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