Allis Chalmers

Allis Chalmers HD6

The Allis Chalmers HD6 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1955 to 1974. It features a 5.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 57 hp net power. The tractor offers multiple variants including different gauges and power shift options. It has a 5-speed sliding gear or 2-speed power shift transmission, crawler drive, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a length of 127 inches, width of 78.5 inches, and height of 66 inches, with operating weight around 13,400 lbs. The HD6 was built in Springfield, Illinois, USA.
Power57 hp
Founded1955 - 1974
ModelHD6

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers HD6

Power
Engine (net)57 hp (42.5 kW)
Belt (tested)60.51 hp (45.1 kW)
Belt (claimed)55 hp (41.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)49.95 hp (37.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)45 hp (33.6 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelAllis-Chalmers HD-344
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical I-head
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank40 gal (151.4 L)
Rated RPM1800
Bore/Stroke4.4375x5.5626 inches (113 x 141 mm)
Compression15.0:1
Power (net)57 hp (42.5 kW)
Displacement344 ci (5.6 L)
Oil capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Starter volts24
Coolant capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Tracks
Width13 inches (33 cm)
Variants
HD6A44-inch gauge
HD6B60-inch gauge
HD6E5-roller
HD6Gloader
HD6AGturbocharged
HD6EPpower shift
Dimensions
Width78.5 inches (199 cm)
Height66 inches (167 cm)
Length127 inches (322 cm)
Gauge HD6A44 inches (111 cm)
Gauge HD6B60 inches (152 cm)
Shipping weight12400 lbs (5624 kg)
Operating weight13400 lbs (6078 kg)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeAgricultural Crawler tractor
Built inSpringfield, Illinois, USA
Years produced1955 - 1974
Transmission
Options5-speed sliding gear, 2-speed power shift
Power shift typepower shift
Power shift gears2 forward and reverse
Sliding gear typesliding gear
Sliding gear gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Sliding gear oil capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Serial Numbers
1955101
19561147
19576466
19587948
195910054
196012506
196113777
196214898
196316042
196417105
196518189
LocationSerial number stamped on the rear of steering clutch housing or on the instrument panel (upper-right)