Allis-Chalmers C Specs ( 1940-1949 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1,200 in 1949 |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Total built | 84,020 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
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| Engine type | Allis Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl distillate / Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.50 inches (86 x 89 mm) / 3.375x3.50 inches (86 x 89 mm) |
| Compression | 4.75:1 / 5.75:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) / 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Description | Allis Chalmers CE / distillate / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Low-octane fuel engine designed to run on tractor fuels with an octane rating of 30 or higher. / Allis-Chalmers CE / gasoline / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 125.2 ci (2.1 L) / 125.2 ci (2.1 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm) / 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 / 1-2-4-3 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm) / 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) / 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 / 1500 |
| Sparkplug | Autolite A 9 / Autolite AN 7 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.035 inches (0.889 mm) / 0.035 inches (0.889 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) / 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Engine type | Allis Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl distillate / Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.4 hp (13.7 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
| PTO (tested) | 23.30 hp (17.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Oil type | SAE20W |
| Transmission type | 3-speed non-synchronized gear |
| Type | non-synchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 560 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 95 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 4.00-15 / 6-12 |
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| Ag rear | 9-24 / 10-24 |
| Front tread | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Height | 62.75 inches (159 cm) |
| Length | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| Weight | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| Width | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9-24 |
| Weight | 2500 lbs (1134 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches (195 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
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| RPM | 1129 |
| Width | 5.5 inches (13 cm) |
C Serial Number Location
| Description | On top of transmission case, behind shift lever |
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C Serial Numbers
| 1940 | 1 |
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| 1941 | 112 |
| 1942 | 12389 |
| 1943 | 18782 |
| 1944 | 23908 |
| 1945 | 30695 |
| 1946 | 36378 |
| 1947 | 39168 |
| 1948 | 51515 |
| 1949 | 68281 |
| 1950 | 80518 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 363
| Description | Distillate 3-speed 2WDOctober 28 - November 6, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 363 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 1.6 gal/hour (6.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 15.96 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,368 lbs (1074 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 19.40 hp (14.5 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 364
| Description | Gasoline 3-speed 2WDOctober 28 - November 7, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 364 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour (7.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 18.4 hp (13.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,352 lbs (1066 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 23.30 hp (17.4 kW) |
References
| Description | A New Adventure in Farming published in 1941, by Allis Chalmers / Two Snappy Wartime Tractors published in 1942, by Allis Chalmers / Diversified farming with the Allis-Chalmers Model C Tractor published in 1949, by Allis Chalmers / Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers / Operating Instructions Model C Tractor (TPL-125H) / Operating Instructions Model C Tractor (TPL-465N) / Farm Equipment Service Manual (SM-3) |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 363: distillate 3-speed 2WD / NTTL 364: gasoline 3-speed 2WD |
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