| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| Built in Topeka, Kansas, USA | |
| The Allis-Chalmers 918 was based on a model 190 farm tractor chassis that was converted into a loader-backhoe. | |
| Variants | |
| 190 | farm tractor |
| Allis Chalmers 918 Engine | |
| Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
| Fuel tank | 35.5 gal 134.4 L |
| Allis Chalmers 918 Transmission | |
| 4-speed power shuttle | |
| Allis Chalmers 918 Power | |
| Engine | 84 hp 62.6 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Power steering | |
| Disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
| Photos | |
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| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Pump flow | 37.5 gpm*26 GPM is available to the loader. The full 37.5 GPM is available to the backhoe. 141.9 lpm |
|   | 9.1 gpm (transmission) 34.4 lpm |
| Total flow | 52.6 gpm 199.1 lpm |
| Steering flow | 6 gpm 22.7 lpm |
| Steering press. | 1850 psi 127.6 bar |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 105.8 inches 268 cm |
| Weight | 18500 lbs 8391 kg |
| Front tire | 9.00-20 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 216 inches 548 cm |
| Dump angle | 52 inches 132 cm |
| 918 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number on the left side of the 918, on the flange where the engine and transmission meet. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 95 |
| References | |
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| 918 Extra Heavy Duty Backhoe-Loader published in 1968, by Allis Chalmers | |
| 918 Backhoe Loader published in 1974, by Allis Chalmers | |
| 918 Unit (TM-490) published in 1968 | |
| Industrial Tractor Division: Fact Book of Competitive Features published in 1973, by Allis Chalmers |
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