Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8

The Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1974 in Lexington, South Carolina, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual gear-and-sector steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 475 lbs. Dimensions include a 41.25 inch wheelbase, 58 inch length, and 31.25 inch width. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 45 AH capacity and a generator charging system. Attachments available include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck, 32-inch snowblower, 42-inch blade, as well as a 30-inch rear tiller and 40-inch grader blade.
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ModelHomesteader 8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 190701
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
Built inLexington, South Carolina, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1971 - 1974
Dimensions
Width31.25 inches (79 cm)
Length58 inches (147 cm)
Wheelbase41.25 inches (104 cm)
Rear tread22.4 inches (56 cm)
Front tread26 inches (66 cm)
Shipping weight475 lbs (215 kg)
Height (steering wheel)34.5 inches (87 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH45
Battery volts12
Charging systemgenerator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual gear-and-sector
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Additional30-inch rear tiller and 40-inch grader blade listed as attachments
Snowblower32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches (91 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Allis-Chalmers
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse