Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers 608LT

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.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model608LT

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 608LT

Engine
Type8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Power8 hp
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Fuel tank0.75 gal / 2.8 L
Power metric6.0 kW
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
NotesThe Allis-Chalmers 608LT is the same as the Simplicity 4108.
Years made1976 - 1978
Original price$1,299 in 1979
References
1Allis-Chalmers Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1975
2The Beautiful difference in Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by Allis-Chalmers
3Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers
Attachments
Snowblower32 inches width / 81 cm, front-mount
30" mid-mount mower deck30 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
Typebelt-driven gear
BrandPeerless
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Length57.75 inches / 146 cm
Weight490 lbs / 222 kg
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Wheelbase44.325 inches / 112 cm
Front tire13x5.00-6
Height (steering wheel)36.25 inches / 92 cm