Production | |
Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 178,202 |
The Allis-Chalmers WC was the first tractor tested on rubber tires at Nebraska. The WC was styled in 1938, starting at serial number WC74330. The styled WC featured a rounded radiator and larger tires. |
Variants | |
WF | Standard front version (wide) |
Allis Chalmers WC Engines | |
Waukesha 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl distillate | |
Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 15 gal 56.8 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal 3.8 L |
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Allis Chalmers WC Transmission | |
4-speed non-synchronized gear | |
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Allis Chalmers WC Power | |
Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp 8.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 21 hp 15.7 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.72 hp 14.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.45 hp 19.0 kW |
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Mechanical | |
Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Differential hand-operated mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Photos | |
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Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 535 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Weight | 2700 to 3792 pounds |
Front tire | 24x4 |
Rear tire | 40x6 |
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WC Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number is on the rear of the Allis-Chalmers WC, stamped into the differential housing. |
WC Serial Numbers | |
1933 | 1 |
1934 | 29 |
1935 | 3127 |
1936 | 13870 |
1937 | 31784 |
1938 | 60790 |
1939 | 75216 |
1940 | 91534 |
1941 | 103517 |
1942 | 114534 |
1943 | 123171 |
1944 | 127642 |
1945 | 134624 |
1946 | 148091 |
1947 | 152845 |
1948 | 170174 |
Final | 178202 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley | |
Diameter | 9 inches 22 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches 16 cm |
RPM | 1170 |
Electrical | |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 95 |
References | |
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Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers |
Page information | |
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Updated on April 21, 2023 |