Row Crop

Allis Chalmers WD45

The Allis Chalmers WD45 is a row crop tractor that was made from 1953 to 1957. It has a 2WD drive system and a 4x2 chassis, making it good for field work. The tractor uses a sliding gear transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It has a mechanical steering system and mechanical band brakes. Under the hood, the WD45 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by Allis Chalmers. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 226 ci, which is below average for tractors. It runs at 1400 rpm, which is also lower than most tractors. The tractor weighs 3995 lb, which is on the lighter side. It has a live PTO that runs at 540 rpm and a rear-mounted Snap-Coupler hitch. The WD45 comes with an open operator station, but farmers could add an optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab for more protection.

ManufacturerAllis ChalmersEngine4-cylTransSliding gear with wet disc clutch
Allis Chalmers WD45

Quick specs

Category
Row Crop
Operating Weight
3,995 lb
Transmission
Sliding gear with wet disc clutch
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Overview

About the Allis Chalmers WD45

The Allis Chalmers WD45 is a row crop tractor that was made from 1953 to 1957. It has a 2WD drive system and a 4x2 chassis, making it good for field work. The tractor uses a sliding gear transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. It has a mechanical steering system and mechanical band brakes. Under the hood, the WD45 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine made by Allis Chalmers. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 226 ci, which is below average for tractors. It runs at 1400 rpm, which is also lower than most tractors. The tractor weighs 3995 lb, which is on the lighter side. It has a live PTO that runs at 540 rpm and a rear-mounted Snap-Coupler hitch. The WD45 comes with an open operator station, but farmers could add an optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab for more protection.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerAllis Chalmers
ModelWD45
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2
Years built1953–1957
Operating weight3,995lb

Engine

MakeAllis Chalmers
ModelWD45
Cylinders4
Displacement226ci
Bore4in
Stroke4.5in

Transmission

TypeSliding gear with wet disc clutch
Forward gears4
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2
Drive2WD
SteeringMechanical
BrakesMechanical band
CabOpen

Power take-off

Rear PTOLive
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length128in
Height81.5in
Operating weight3,995lb

Capacities

Cooling system4.25gal

Head to head

WD45 vs. Row Crop median

How the Allis Chalmers WD45 compares to other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Displacement226 ci391 ci-42%11th
Cylinders46-33%17th
Forward Gears416-75%4th
Operating Weight3,995 lb12,307 lb-68%5th
Length128 in180 in-29%5th
Height81.5 in114 in-28%14th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 1,1401,417 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What years was the Allis Chalmers WD45 manufactured?

Production of the Allis Chalmers WD45 ran from 1953 through 1957.

What type of transmission does the Allis Chalmers WD45 have?

The Allis Chalmers WD45 uses a Sliding gear with wet disc clutch transmission offering 4 forward gears.

What engine configuration does the Allis Chalmers WD45 use?

The Allis Chalmers WD45 is equipped with a 4-cylinder engine displacing 226 ci.

What is the working weight of the Allis Chalmers WD45?

The operating weight of the Allis Chalmers WD45 is approximately 3,995 lb.

What routine service does the Allis Chalmers WD45 need?

Regular maintenance for the Allis Chalmers WD45 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.