Allis Chalmers HD5

The Allis Chalmers HD5 is a crawler tractor made from 1946 to 1955. It's built for farm work and other tough jobs. This tractor has tracks instead of wheels, which helps it move well on different types of ground. The HD5 has a diesel engine made by General Motors. It has 2 cylinders and runs at 1800 rpm, which is average for tractors. The engine is cooled by liquid and doesn't use a turbocharger. The tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It starts with an electric starter, making it easy to get going. This tractor is pretty big, measuring about 125 inches long, 62.5 inches wide, and 60.4 inches tall. It weighs 10,500 pounds, which is above average for tractors. The HD5 has an open operator station, so the driver sits outside. It can hold 15 quarts of coolant for the engine. Overall, the Allis Chalmers HD5 is a sturdy, reliable tractor built for hard work on farms and other places.

ManufacturerAllis ChalmersEngine2-cylinderTransmissionSliding Gear
Allis Chalmers HD5

Key specifications

Category
Crawler
Operating weight
10,500 lb
Transmission
Sliding Gear
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Overview

About the Allis Chalmers HD5

The Allis Chalmers HD5 is a crawler tractor made from 1946 to 1955. It's built for farm work and other tough jobs. This tractor has tracks instead of wheels, which helps it move well on different types of ground. The HD5 has a diesel engine made by General Motors. It has 2 cylinders and runs at 1800 rpm, which is average for tractors. The engine is cooled by liquid and doesn't use a turbocharger. The tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It starts with an electric starter, making it easy to get going. This tractor is pretty big, measuring about 125 inches long, 62.5 inches wide, and 60.4 inches tall. It weighs 10,500 pounds, which is above average for tractors. The HD5 has an open operator station, so the driver sits outside. It can hold 15 quarts of coolant for the engine. Overall, the Allis Chalmers HD5 is a sturdy, reliable tractor built for hard work on farms and other places.

Full specifications

Recorded specifications

General

ManufacturerAllis Chalmers
ModelHD5
CategoryCrawler tractor
TypeCrawler
Years built1946–1955
Operating weight10,500lb(4,763 kg)

Engine

MakeGeneral Motors
Cylinders2
Displacement142ci(2.33 L)
Bore4.25in(107.9 mm)
Stroke5in(127 mm)

Transmission

TypeSliding Gear
Forward gears5
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

ChassisCrawler
CabOpen Operator Station

Dimensions

Length124.9in(3,172 mm)
Width62.5in(1,588 mm)
Height60.4in(1,534 mm)
Operating weight10,500lb(4,763 kg)

Capacities

Cooling system3.75gal(14.2 L)

Category medians

HD5 vs. Crawler median

Allis Chalmers HD5 compared with other Crawler tractors

SpecThis modelCrawler medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement142 ci468 ci-70%18th
Cylinders26-67%1st
Forward Gears510-50%25th
Operating Weight10,500 lb23,320 lb-55%34th
Length125 in146 in-14%28th
Width62.5 in79.5 in-21%34th
Height60.4 in90.6 in-33%15th

Medians and percentiles are calculated from the crawler tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 134–192 models).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When was the Allis Chalmers HD5 in production?

Allis Chalmers HD5 production started in 1946 and ended in 1955.

How many cylinders does the Allis Chalmers HD5 have?

The Allis Chalmers HD5 runs a 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 142 ci.

How much does the Allis Chalmers HD5 weigh?

The Allis Chalmers HD5 weighs about 10,500 lb in operating condition.

What transmission is in the Allis Chalmers HD5?

Transmission on the Allis Chalmers HD5 is Sliding Gear, with 5 forward speeds.

What maintenance does the Allis Chalmers HD5 require?

The Allis Chalmers HD5 needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.