The Allis Chalmers 8030 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1982 to 1985 as part of the 8000 Series. Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA, a total of 2,328 units were made. It features a turbocharged 7.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine (model 670T) with 115.22 hp drawbar and 133.75 hp PTO power (tested). Transmission options include 16-speed and 20-speed partial power shift and a 12-speed Allis-Chalmers power shift. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, hydrostatic power steering, and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. The Acousta cab comes standard with heat and air-conditioning, with optional radio and cassette player. Fuel capacity is 60 gallons with an optional 25-gallon tank. Hydraulics are closed-center load-sensitive with 2 or 3 valves and a total flow of 45 gpm. The rear hitch is type III/II with a lift capacity of up to 8,200 lbs optional. Dimensions vary by drive type, with a 106-inch wheelbase for 2WD and 96 inches for 4WD. Weight ranges from 14,200 lbs shipping (4WD) to 17,100 lbs ballasted. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 100-amp alternator.
Cab:Acousta cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional radio and cassette tape player.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic rear
Production
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:8000 Series
Built in:West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Years made:1982 - 1985
Total built:2,328
Original price:$52,398
Transmission
Options:16-speed partial power shift, 20-speed partial power shift, 12-speed Allis-Chalmers
Power Shift 12-speed:Allis-Chalmers type, 12 forward and 2 reverse gears, oil capacity 29.6 qts (28.0 L), six power shift gears (1-6) in two ranges (slow/fast). Clutch must be used to shift range. Pressing the clutch pedal half-way automatically downshifts from 5th/6th to 4th gear
Allis-Chalmers Power Director 16-speed:partial power shift, 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, oil capacity 29.6 qts (28.0 L), four gears (1-4) in two ranges (slow/fast) with a two-speed power shift (low/high) controlled by left-hand lever
Allis-Chalmers Power Director 20-speed:partial power shift, 20 forward and 4 reverse gears, oil capacity 29.6 qts (28.0 L), five gears (1-5) in two ranges (slow/fast) with a two-speed power shift (low/high) controlled by left-hand lever