Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers 608

The Allis Chalmers 608 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1979 as part of the 600 Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 430 lbs, and uses 13-5.00x6 front tires and 18-8.50x8 rear tires. It has an open operator station and runs on a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 32" front-mount snowblower. The original price was $1,142 in 1979. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.

Power8 hp

Founded36" deck

Model608

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 608

Tires

Rear tire	18-8.50x8
Front tire	13-5.00x6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 190707
Power	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM	1800-3400
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Air cleaner	foam
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity	1.13 qts (1.1 L)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Series	600 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Steering	manual
Original price	$1,142 in 1979
Operator station	Open operator station
Production years	1974 - 1979

Dimensions

Width	34.3 inches (87 cm)
Height	39.3 inches (99 cm)
Length	62.8 inches (159 cm)
Weight	430 lbs (195 kg)
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Ground clearance	5.5 inches (13 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Attachments

42" Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
32" Snowblower	32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm) cutting width, 3-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Allis-Chalmers

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