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Allis Chalmers 540

Allis Chalmers 540 tractor
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The Allis Chalmers 540 is a wheel loader manufactured from 1975 to 1979. It features a Ford 2.8L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, with net power up to 59.5 hp (44.4 kW). The hydrostatic transmission provides infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has four-wheel drive and articulated power steering with a four-post ROPS/FOPS safety frame and optional cab with heater. The loader has a fuel tank capacity of 18 gallons (68.1 L) and hydraulic system with open center type, 2250 psi pressure, and 17 gpm pump flow. Tires are 10.00-16 front and rear. Attachments include a front-end loader and Allis Chalmers 548 backhoe with various bucket sizes and digging capabilities.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 540

Power

Engine (net):59.5 hp (44.4 kW)

Engine

Fuel tank:18 gal (68.1 L)
Ford diesel:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline, 172 ci (2.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.90x3.60 inches (99 x 91 mm), Power (net) 48 hp (35.8 kW), Compression 16.5:1, Rated RPM 2800, Idle RPM 750-2800, Torque 118 lb-ft (160.0 Nm), Torque RPM 1300, Starter electric, Starter volts 12
Ford gasoline:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline, 172 ci (2.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.90x3.60 inches (99 x 91 mm), Power (net) 59.5 hp (44.4 kW), Compression 7.5:1, Idle RPM 750-2800, Torque 138 lb-ft (187.1 Nm), Torque RPM 1200, Starter electric, Starter volts 12
Engine options:Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel, Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline

Dimensions

Length:144 inches (365 cm)
Rear tire:10.00-16
Wheelbase:57 inches (144 cm)
Front tire:10.00-16
Height (ROPS):95.5 inches (242 cm)
Ground clearance:11.4 inches (28 cm)
Operating weight:7680 lbs (3483 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:53
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:42
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow:17 gpm (64.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Four-wheel drive
Safety:Four-post ROPS/FOPS. Cab optional with heater.
Steering:Articulated power steering

Production

Type:Wheel Loader
Years made:1975 - 1979

Attachments

540 Loader:5550 lbs breakout (2517 kg), 45° dump, 35 inches reach (dumped) (88 cm), 40° rollback (ground line), 116.5 inches height (at pin) (295 cm), 97 inches clearance (dumped) (246 cm), boom cyl: 3.5 inches (8 cm), boom rod: 2 inches (5 cm), bucket cyl: 3 inches (7 cm), bucket rod: 1.5 inches (3 cm), raise: 5.5s, lower: 3.0s, rollback: 1.0s, Bucket width: 68 inches (172 cm)
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe
Allis Chalmers 548 Backhoe:Backhoe type: Allis Chalmers 548 Backhoe, Weight: 1031 lbs (467 kg), Bucket width: 12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth: 110 inches (279 cm), Reach from pivot: 112 inches (284 cm), Loading height: 73 inches (185 cm), Bucket Rotation: 156°, Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 5408 lbs (2453 kg), Dipperstick force: 2182 lbs (989 kg)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I Optional
Rear lift (at ends):675 lbs (306 kg)