Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro

The Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro is a lawn tractor produced from 1983 to 1985 as part of the 600 Lawn Series. Built by Simplicity and distributed by Allis Chalmers, it features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.1 inches, weighs 421 lbs, and includes two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes. It supports mid PTO with a mechanical idler pulley clutch. Attachments include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. The tractor was originally priced at $3,049 in 1984 and was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.

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Model616 Hydro

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 616 Hydro

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	20x8.00-10 With 36-inch mower deck, 20x10.00-10 With 42-inch mower deck
Lawn/turf front	13x5.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement	655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	600 Lawn Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Distributor	Allis Chalmers
Original price	$3,049 in 1984
Production years	1983 - 1985

Dimensions

Width	34.8 inches (88 cm)
Length	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Weight	421 lbs (190 kg) Weight of tractor only
Wheelbase	48.1 inches (122 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	30
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), 15.75 inches height (40 cm), front-mount, Weight: 70 lbs (31 kg)
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), Total width: 37.5 inches (95 cm), Clear height: 19 inches (48 cm), front-mount, Weight: 145 lbs (65 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm) width, Total width: 46 inches (116 cm), 2-blade, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.125 inch (3 to 7 cm), Weight: 81 lbs (36 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm) width, Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.125 inch (3 to 7 cm), Weight: 112 lbs (50 kg)

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