Allis Chalmers industrial tractors

Allis Chalmers 540

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)

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