Allis-Chalmers D17 Specs ( 1957-1967 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $5,400 in 1967 |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Total built | 84,914 (total) |
Engine
| Engine type | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline / Allis Chalmers 4.3L 6-cyl diesel / Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm) / 3.5625x4.375 inches (90 x 111 mm) / 4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 7.25:1 / 15.7:1 / 8.25:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 14.5 qts (13.7 L) / 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Description | Allis-Chalmers / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Allis Chalmers / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Allis-Chalmers / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 226 ci (3.7 L) / 262 ci (4.3 L) / 226 ci (3.7 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.013 inches (hot) (0.330 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 / 1-2-4-3 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.013 inches (hot) (0.330 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Point gap | 0.022 inches (0.559 mm) |
| Power | 63 hp (47.0 kW) / 61 hp (45.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1650 / 1650 / 1650 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine type | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline / Allis Chalmers 4.3L 6-cyl diesel / Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Belt (tested) | 52.70 hp (39.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 48.64 hp (36.3 kW) |
| Plows | 5 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc (main) |
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| Description | The transmission offers four speeds forward and one reverse. The separate Power-Director hand lever provides an on-the-go shift between direct and a lower drive, plus a neutral position that allows the PTO to continue operation. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 25 qts (23.7 L) |
| Oil type | SAE 80 EP |
| Transmission | Power-Director |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 9.75 gal (36.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 9.75 gal (36.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (Series IV) (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 1.5 gpm (Traction-Booster) (5.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 10.5 gpm (main pump Series IV) (39.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II *Category II hitch was optional on the D17 Series IV. |
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| Type | Snap-Coupler |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 13-28 |
| Ballasted weight | 9395 lbs (4261 kg) |
| Diesel Length | 143 inches (363 cm) |
| Diesel Wheelbase | 95.75 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tread | 53 to 79 inches (134 to 200 cm) |
| Gas Length | 140 inches (355 cm) |
| Gas Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Operating weight | 4670 lbs (2118 kg) |
| Rear tread | 58 to 92 inches (147 to 233 cm) |
| Width | 76.75 inches (194 cm) |
| Diesel Wheelbase | 95.75 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Gas Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Rear tire | 13-28 |
| Weight | 4670 lbs (2118 kg) |
Allis Chalmers D17 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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D17 Serial Number Location
| Description | Left-front of torque housing |
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D17 Serial Numbers
| 1957 | 1001 (Series I) |
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| 1958 | 4300 (Series I) |
| 1959 | 16500 (Series I) |
| 1960 | 28200 (Series I) / 32001 (Series II) |
| 1961 | 33100 (Series II) |
| 1962 | 38070 (Series II) / 42001 (Series III) |
| 1963 | 65001 (Series III) |
| 1964 | 70611 (Series III) / 75001 (Series IV) |
| 1965 | 77090 (Series IV) |
| 1966 | 80533 (Series IV) |
| 1967 | 86061 (Series IV) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 31625 (Series I) / 41540 (Series II) / 72768 (Series III) / 89213 (Series IV) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 635
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.5 gal/hour (17.0 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 52.70 hp (39.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline Power-Director 2WDNovember 14 - 25, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 635 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-High used for power test. / Gear 1-Low used for pull test. |
| Max power | 48.64 hp (36.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,061 lbs (3202 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 636
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 51.14 hp (38.1 kW) |
| Description | Diesel Power-Director 2WDNovember 14, 1975 - November 26, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 636 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2-High used for power test. / Gear 1-High used for pull test. |
| Max power | 46.16 hp (34.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,126 lbs (3232 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 644
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 50.79 hp (37.9 kW) |
| Description | LP gas Power-Director 2WDApril 1 - 12, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 644 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-High used for power test. / Gear 1-High used for pull test. |
| Max power | 46.23 hp (34.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,845 lbs (3104 kg) |
References
| Description | Loaders - picking up where the others leave off published in 1979, by Allis Chalmers / 50 choices that tailor tractor power to your needs published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers / Powerful New D-17 published in 1957, by Allis Chalmers / D-17 Farm Tractors published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers / Operators Instructions D17 Series III (TM-324A) published in 1962 / D-17 Utility Tractor published in 1960, by Allis Chalmers / more work... less sweat published in 1962, by Allis Chalmers / It's here! New One-Ninety XT published in 1965, by Allis Chalmers |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9-28 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 635: gasoline Power-Director 2WD / NTTL 636: diesel Power-Director 2WD / NTTL 644: LP gas Power-Director 2WD |
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