Allis-Chalmers WD45 Specs ( 1953-1957 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $2,400 in 1956 |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Total built | 90,382 (total) |
Engine
| Engine type | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline / Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel / Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas / Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm) / 4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm) / 4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm) / 3.4375x4.125 inches (87 x 105 mm) |
| Compression | 6.45:1 / 4.75:1 / 7.2:1 / 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Description | Allis-Chalmers / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Allis-Chalmers / tractor fuel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Allis-Chalmers / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Allis-Chalmers / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Available after October of 1954 |
| Displacement | 226 ci (3.7 L) / 226 ci (3.7 L) / 226 ci (3.7 L) / 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches*Hot (0.305 mm) / 0.012 inches*Hot (0.305 mm) / 0.019 inches*Hot (0.483 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 / 1-2-4-3 / 1-2-4-3 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.012 inches*Hot (0.305 mm) / 0.012 inches*Hot (0.305 mm) / 0.010 inches*Hot (0.254 mm) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) / 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1400 / 1400 / 1400 / 1625 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) / 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 / 6 / 6 / 12 |
| Torque | 288 lb-ft (390.5 Nm) / 276 lb-ft (374.3 Nm) / 259 lb-ft (351.2 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 867 / 1250 / 1169 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Engine type | Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline / Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel / Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas / Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel |
| Belt (tested) | 44.13 hp (32.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 39.50 hp (29.5 kW) |
| Plows | 4 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 178mm wet disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Oil type | SAE 80EP |
| Transmission type | 4-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides. |
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| Description | Mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | mechanical |
Capacity
| Fuel | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| 45oF [7oC]↑ | : SAE20W |
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| 45oF [7oC]↓ | : SAE10W |
| Capacity | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Oil type | 45oF [7oC]↑ : SAE20W 45oF [7oC]↓ : SAE10W ([7oC][7oC]) |
Hitch
| Type | Snap-Coupler |
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PTO
| Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
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| Engine RPM | 548@1400 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 115 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Diesel Batteries | 2 |
| Gas Batteries | 1 |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
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| Ag rear | 12-28 |
| Diesel Weight | 4285 lbs (1943 kg) |
| Gas Weight | 3995 lbs (1812 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.6 to 90.1 inches (141 to 228 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12-28 |
| Weight | 3995 to 4285 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 9 inches (22 cm) |
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| RPM | 1458 |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 499
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 43.21 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDJuly 29 - August 10, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 499 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 37.8 hp (28.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,441 lbs (2468 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 511
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 33.01 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Description | Distillate 4-speed 2WDOctober 26 - 31, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 511 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 29.49 hp (22.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,634 lbs (2101 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 512
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 44.13 hp (32.9 kW) |
| Description | LP gas 4-speed 2WDOctober 26 - November 4, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 512 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 38.53 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,421 lbs (2458 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 563
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 43.29 hp (32.3 kW) |
| Description | Diesel 4-speed 2WDOctober 4 - 11, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 563 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 39.50 hp (29.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 5908 lbs (2679 kg) |
References
| Description | WD-45 published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers / Dynamic WD-45 Tractor published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers / Operating Instructions WD-45 Diesel (TPL-270C) / Farm Power Facts published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers |
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Speeds
| Description | with 12x28 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 499: gasoline 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 511: distillate 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 512: LP gas 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 563: diesel 4-speed 2WD |
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WD45 Serial Numbers
| 1953 | 146607 |
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| 1954 | 160386 |
| 1955 | 190993 |
| 1956 | 217992 |
| 1957 | 230295 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | left brake housing |