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Allis Chalmers 608LT

Allis Chalmers 608LT tractor
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The Allis Chalmers 608LT is a lawn tractor produced from 1976 to 1978. It features an 8 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed Peerless belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 44.325 inch wheelbase, 57.75 inch length, and 36.25 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 490 lbs. It rides on 13x5.00-6 front tires and 18x8.50-8 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck and a 32 inch front-mount snowblower. The 608LT is the same model as the Simplicity 4108.
Allis Chalmers 608LTlawn tractorBriggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmission8 hp3-speedmower decksnowblowertractor specifications
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model608LT

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 608LT

Engine

Type:8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Power:8 hp
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:0.75 gal / 2.8 L
Power metric:6.0 kW
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Notes:The Allis-Chalmers 608LT is the same as the Simplicity 4108.
Years made:1976 - 1978
Original price:$1,299 in 1979

References

1:Allis-Chalmers Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1975
2:The Beautiful difference in Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by Allis-Chalmers
3:Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers

Attachments

Snowblower:32 inches width / 81 cm, front-mount
30" mid-mount mower deck:30 inches cutting width / 76 cm, overall width 40.25 inches / 102 cm, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch / 3 to 8 cm

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Brand:Peerless
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Length:57.75 inches / 146 cm
Weight:490 lbs / 222 kg
Rear tire:18x8.50-8
Wheelbase:44.325 inches / 112 cm
Front tire:13x5.00-6
Height (steering wheel):36.25 inches / 92 cm