
Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers 160
Agricultural
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Agricultural

Agricultural
Utility
How they compare
160 is in the 6th percentile; 1538 is in the 6th · 1,028 models
160 is in the 5th percentile; 1538 is in the 10th · 1,083 models
160 is in the 8th percentile; 1538 is in the 31st · 1,130 models
160 is in the 23rd percentile; 1538 is in the 16th · 972 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Mahindra | — |
| Model | 160 | 1538 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perkins | Mahindra | — |
| Model | AD 3.152 | Mahindra | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 38.7hp | ▲ 160+1.3 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,250RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 1538+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 1538+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 153ci | 167ci | ▲ 1538+14 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.6in | 3.5in | ▲ 160+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.3in | ▲ 160+0.7 in · +16% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial Synchronized | Constant mesh | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144in | 128in | ▲ 160+16 in · +13% |
| Width | Not recorded | 62in | — |
| Height | 55.9in | 91.5in | ▲ 1538+35.6 in · +64% |
| Operating Weight | 4,674lb | 3,186lb | ▲ 160+1,488 lb · +47% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydraulic power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 2,000rpm | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 16x7 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 24x11.2 | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,646lb | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydraulic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential Mechanical Dry Disc | Wet disc | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers 160 | Mahindra 1538 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | — |
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