Allis Chalmers D12 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
Allis Chalmers D12 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1959 – 1968.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Allis Chalmers D12 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Allis Chalmers D12 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Original price | $3,522 (1968) |
| Engine: | 29.43 hp 21.9 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 33.32 hp 24.8 kW |
Allis Chalmers D12 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Open operator station. |
Hydraulics
| Type | live |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
| Type | Snap-Couple |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1959 | 1001 |
| 1960 | 1950 |
| 1961 | 2801 |
| 1962 | 3638 |
| 1963 | 5501 |
| 1964 | 6012 |
| 1965 | 9192 |
| 1966 | 9508 |
| 1967 | 9830 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Allis Chalmers D12? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
Allis Chalmers D12 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Allis-Chalmers | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical L-head | |
| Original engine, used until 149 ci engine appeared in 1961. | |
| Displacement | 138.7 ci 2.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375×3.875 inches 86 x 98 mm |
| Power | 31 hp 23.1 kW |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 7.75:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1650 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts 3.8 L |
| Coolant capacity | 8 qts 7.6 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | sliding gear |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Allis Chalmers D12 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 78.75 inches 200 cm |
| Length | 121 inches 307 cm |
| Height (hood) | 52.5 inches 133 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 76.5 inches 194 cm |
| Shipping weight | 2,800 lbs 1270 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 5,630 lbs 2553 kg |
| Clearance (front axle) | 20.25 inches 51 cm |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 22.25 inches 56 cm |
| Front tread | 49.3 to 80 inches 125 to 203 cm |
| Rear tread | 52 to 79.25 inches 132 to 201 cm |
Allis Chalmers D12 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 723 | |
| 138 gasoline 4-speed 2WD October 13 – 20, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 723 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 28.56 hp 21.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 23.56 hp 17.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,041 lbs 1832 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 813 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 813 | |
| 149 gasoline 4-speed 2WD April 4 – 19, 1962 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 813 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 33.32 hp 24.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 29.43 hp 21.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,241 lbs 1923 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Allis Chalmers D12 a good tractor?
The Allis Chalmers D12 is one of the great tractors in the Allis Chalmers stable, and it has earned Allis Chalmers a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Allis Chalmers D12 take?
Check out the Allis Chalmers D12 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Allis Chalmers made the D12?
The Allis Chalmers D12 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1959 – 1968
How much horsepower is a Allis Chalmers D12?
The D12 engine tested at 29.43 hp
21.9 kW drawbar and 33.32 hp
24.8 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Allis Chalmers D12 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Allis Chalmers D12 weight ranges from 2,800 lbs
1270 kg .
How much can a Allis Chalmers D12 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Allis Chalmers D12 tractors starts at 4,041 lbs
1832 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.