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Allis ChalmersModel A
Allis Chalmers HD9
Industrial
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 284 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Industrial
Industrial

Crawler
How they compare
HD9 is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 66th · 53 models
HD9 is in the 50th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 88th · 55 models
HD9 is in the 65th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 97th · 43 models
HD9 is in the 70th percentile; Challenger 55 is in the 87th · 49 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers | Claas | — |
| Model | HD9 | Challenger 55 | — |
| Category | Industrial | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3126 | — |
| Rated RPM | 1,600RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Challenger 55+500 RPM · +31% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ Challenger 55+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 284ci | 442ci | ▲ Challenger 55+158 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Full Power Shift | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 150in | 211in | ▲ Challenger 55+61 in · +41% |
| Width | 95.1in | 91in | ▲ HD9+4.1 in · +5% |
| Height | 73.1in | 125in | ▲ Challenger 55+51.9 in · +71% |
| Operating Weight | 18,800lb | 26,000lb | ▲ Challenger 55+7,200 lb · +38% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Variable-displacement Load-sensing Pressure-compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Differential Power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/II | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Crawler | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Differential Power | — |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.3gal | 8.6gal | ▲ Challenger 55+1.3 gal · +18% |
| Spec | Allis Chalmers HD9 | Claas Challenger 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
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