Allis Chalmers IB
The Allis Chalmers IB is an industrial tractor produced from 1939 to 1958. Based on the B farm tractor, the IB featured a heavier frame, front axle, and foot throttle. It was powered by either a 1.9L or 2.1L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and had a 3-speed non-synchronized transmission. The tractor had two-wheel drive with manual steering and differential mechanical contracting band brakes. It featured an open operator station and a generator charging system with a 6-volt battery. A total of 2,850 units were built.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers IB
Power
| Belt (claimed) | 22.87 hp (17.1 kW) |
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Engine
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
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| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.50 inches (86 x 89 mm) |
| Compression | 5.75:1 |
| Displacement | 125.2 ci (2.1 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.035 inches (0.889 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Engine options | Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline, Allis-Chalmers 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Point gap 2nd engine | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM 2nd engine | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke 2nd engine | 3.25x3.50 inches (83 x 89 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm) |
| Displacement 2nd engine | 116.1 ci (1.9 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm) |
| Firing order 2nd engine | 1-2-4-3 |
| Sparkplug gap 2nd engine | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Coolant capacity 2nd engine | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Intake valve clearance 2nd engine | 0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance 2nd engine | 0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm) |
Variants
| B | farm tractor |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Differential mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Notes | Allis-Chalmers model IB tractors built prior to 1946 shared serial numbers with the B farm tractors. Based on the B, the Allis IB industrial tractor featured a heavier frame, front axle, and foot throttle. |
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| Total built | 2,850 |
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Transmission
| Type | non-synchronized gear |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry |
| Oil type | SAE140 above 32°F (0°C), SAE90 below 32°F (0°C) |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1938 | 97 |
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| 1939 | 11800 |
| 1940 | 33502 |
| 1941 | 49721 |
| 1942 | 56782 |
| 1943 | 64501 |
| 1944 | 65502 |
| 1945 | 70210 |
| 1946 | IB1001 |
| 1947 | IB1003 |
| 1948 | IB1010 |
| 1949 | IB1282 |
| 1950 | IB1556 |
| 1951 | IB1879 |
| 1952 | IB2219 |
| 1953 | IB2570 |
| Location | Serial number stamped behind the gear shift lever, on top of the transmission case. |
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