Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers 916

The Allis Chalmers 916 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1985 as part of the 900 Series. It features a 16 horsepower Kohler K341 588cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal shaft design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a 50.7 inch wheelbase and weighs 691 lbs. The 916 includes live PTOs at the front, mid, and rear, and uses a sleeve hitch for attachments. Available attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. The tractor was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $5,399 in 1985.

Power16 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model916

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 916

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K341
Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement	588 cc (35.89 ci)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Series	900 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$5,399 in 1985
Production years	1979 - 1985

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	45
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

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

References

Publications	900 Series Garden Tractors published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers; Operator's Manual 900 Series Tractor (1666746) published in 1980; 912/916 Hydros published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers; 900 & T-800 Series Gardenpower published in 1982, by Allis-Chalmers; 1983 Lawn and Garden Line published by Allis-Chalmers; 1984 Lawn and Garden Line published by Allis-Chalmers; 1985 Lawn and Garden Line published by Allis-Chalmers

Publications

900 Series Garden Tractors published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers; Operator's Manual 900 Series Tractor (1666746) published in 1980; 912/916 Hydros published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers; 900 & T-800 Series Gardenpower published in 1982, by Allis-Chalmers; 1983 Lawn and Garden Line published by Allis-Chalmers; 1984 Lawn and Garden Line published by Allis-Chalmers; 1985 Lawn and Garden Line published by Allis-Chalmers

Attachments

42" Blade	mid-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 9 inches height (22 cm), Weight: 74 lbs (33 kg)
46" Blade	front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), Weight: 113 lbs (51 kg)
36" Snow blower	36 inches width (91 cm), Clear height: 19 inches (48 cm), front-mount, Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
42" Snow blower	42 inches width (106 cm), Total width: 43.5 inches (110 cm), Clear height: 19 inches (48 cm), front-mount, Weight: 136 lbs (61 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm), Weight: 146 lbs (66 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm), Weight: 158 lbs (71 kg)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil type	Allis-Chalmers Power Fluid 821
Oil capacity	3 qts (2.8 L)
Oil change interval	400 h

Tractor hitch

Type	sleeve hitch

Dimensions & Tires

Width	36.9 inches (93 cm)
Length	70 inches (177 cm)
Weight	691 lbs (313 kg)
Rear tire	23-10.50x12
Wheelbase	50.7 inches (128 cm)
Front tire	16-6.50x8
Rear tread	27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread	30 inches (76 cm)
Height (hood)	35.7 inches (90 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.7 inches (100 cm)