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.