Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers 716

The Allis Chalmers 716 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1979 as part of the 700 Series. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor features a 16 hp Kohler K341 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with a 3-gallon fuel tank. Transmission options include a 6-speed gear with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, or a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and drum brakes with an open operator station. Dimensions include a 48.1 inch wheelbase, 67 inch length, 37.5 inch width, and 39.3 inch height. Weight ranges from 800 lbs for gear models to 830 lbs for hydrostatic models. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Optional sleeve hitch is available. The PTO is a manual clutch independent mid PTO. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp flywheel alternator and 12 volt battery. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, front-mount blades, and snow blowers. Variants include the 716H hydrostatic model.
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model716

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 716

Engine
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel typegasoline
Rated RPM3600
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement588 cc (35.9 ci)
Engine modelKohler K341
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Overview
Series700 Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Variants716H hydrostatic
Original price$2,650 (1979 gear), $3,050 (1979 hydrostatic)
Production years1974 - 1979
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH45
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDrum brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
46" Bladefront-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 12 inches lift (30 cm), Angling 30°
36" Snow blowerfront-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
42" Snow blowerfront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional, left-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional, left-discharge
Transmission
Hydrostatic gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil change intervalannually
Transmission options6-speed gear, hydrostatic
Gear transmission typebelt-driven gear
Gear transmission gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Hydrostatic oil capacity3 qts (2.8 L)
Hydrostatic transmission typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Width37.5 inches (95 cm)
Height39.3 inches (99 cm)
Length67 inches (170 cm)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase48.1 inches (122 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tread27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread30 inches (76 cm)
Gear Weight800 lbs (362 kg)
Hydro Weight830 lbs (376 kg)
Ground clearance8 inches (20 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent