Allis Chalmers

Allis Chalmers 170

The Allis Chalmers 170 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1967 to 1973. It features two engine options: a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel and an Allis Chalmers 3.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor has an 8-speed two-speed power shift transmission with a Power Director lever for on-the-move shifting. It delivers tested drawbar power of 47.39 hp and PTO power of 54.12 hp. The 170 has a hydraulic power assist steering system, differential mechanical brakes, and an open operator station. It uses a live 540 RPM rear PTO and has a rear Type II hitch. The tractor weighs between 5720 and 5950 lbs depending on engine type, with a ballasted weight of 9160 lbs. It has a wheelbase of 95.5 inches and various front and rear tire options. Attachments include the 500 Loader with a 2300 lbs lift capacity and 4000 lbs breakout force.

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Founded1967 - 1973

Model170

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 170

Power

PTO (tested)	54.12 hp (40.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	47.39 hp (35.3 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	16.9-28
Ag front	6.00x16, 6.50x16, 7.50x16, 7.50x20 (cane), 9.00x10

Engine

Point gap	0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Rated RPM	1800
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm)
Compression	16:1
Displacement	236 ci (3.9 L)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Rated RPM AC	1800
Perkins 4.236	diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Bore/Stroke AC	4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm)
Compression AC	8:1
Engine options	Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel, Allis Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl
Displacement AC	226 ci (3.7 L)
Firing order AC	1-2-4-3
Oil capacity AC	6 qts (5.7 L)
Coolant capacity	15 qts (14.2 L)
Coolant capacity AC	15 qts (14.2 L)
Allis Chalmers G-226	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm)
Intake valve clearance AC	0.010 inches (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance AC	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)

Height

Hood	58.8 inches (149 cm)
Muffler	89.6 inches (227 cm)
Steering	67.4 inches (171 cm)

Weight

Ballasted	9,160 lbs (4154 kg)
Operating	5,720 lbs (gas) (2594 kg), 5,950 lbs (diesel) (2698 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Hydraulic system	6.5 gal (24.6 L)

Dimensions

Width	78 inches (198 cm)
Length	150.14 inches (381 cm)
Wheelbase	95.5 inches (242 cm)
Ground clearance	20.5 inches (front axle) (52 cm), 31.2 inches (final drive) (79 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	60 (gas), 95 (diesel)
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open
Valves	1
Capacity	6.5 gal (24.6 L)
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow	18.3 gpm (69.3 lpm)
Steering flow	6 gpm (22.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical contracting band and disc brakes
Steering	hydraulic power assist
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Total built	9,303
Manufacturer	Allis Chalmers
Original price	$6,887 (1973)
Years produced	1967 - 1973

Attachments

Loader	500 Loader
Dump angle	45° dump
Bucket width	42 inches (106 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
Lift capacity	2300 lbs lift (full at pin) (1043 kg)
Breakout force	4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg)
Reach (dumped)	28 inches (71 cm)
Clearance (level)	126 inches (320 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	97 inches (246 cm)
Rollback (ground line)	30° rollback

Transmission

Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Description	The transmission is controlled by means of the gear shift lever and the Power Director lever. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select one of four forward gears, or reverse. The Power Director lever has high, low, and neutral positions. The Power Director can be shifted on the move without clutching. Placing the Power Director into neutral causes the tractor to stop while keeping the PTO engaged.
Oil capacity	24 qts (22.7 L)
Transmission	Power Director

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