Allis Chalmers HD7
The Allis Chalmers HD7 is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1940 to 1950. It was built in Springfield, Illinois, USA, with a total production of 1,803 units. It features a General Motors 3-71 blower diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled 2-cycle vertical I-head engine with 213 ci (3.5 L) displacement. The tractor has a 4-speed sliding gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. It delivers a claimed drawbar power of 45 hp and belt power of 60 hp, with tested drawbar power of 57.31 hp and belt power of 68.68 hp. The HD7 has a crawler drive with an open operator station. Dimensions include a length of 128 inches, width of 81 inches, height of 69 inches, and operating weight of 14,000 lbs. The tracks are 16 inches wide with a length on ground of 67 inches and ground pressure of 5.83 psi. Serial numbers are stamped on the right-rear of the transmission case or on a plate near the instrument panel.
Power66 hp[B]
Founded1940 - 1950
ModelHD7
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers HD7
Power
| Belt (tested) | 68.68 hp (51.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 57.31 hp (42.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Engine
| Type | blower diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | General Motors 3-71 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled 2-cycle vertical I-head |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (117.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.0:1 |
| Displacement | 213 ci (3.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8.5 qts (8.0 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 23 qts (21.8 L) |
Tracks
| Width | 16 inches (40 cm) |
|---|---|
| Area on ground | 2144 in² (1.4 m²) |
| Ground pressure | 5.83 psi (0.4 bar) |
| Length on ground | 67 inches (170 cm) |
Dimensions
| Gauge | 52 inches (132 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Height | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Operating weight | 14000 lbs (6350 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Springfield, Illinois, USA |
| Years made | 1940 - 1950 |
| Total built | 1,803 |
References
| 1 | HD-7 2-Cycle Diesel published in 1949, by Allis Chalmers |
|---|---|
| 2 | Operators Manual Model HD 7 Tractor (T-203E) |
| 3 | Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers |
Transmission
| Type | sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1940 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 503 |
| 1942 | 1137 |
| 1943 | 5403 |
| 1944 | 5753 |
| 1945 | 8949 |
| 1946 | 12091 |
| 1947 | 13078 |
| 1948 | 15122 |
| 1949 | 16752 |
| 1950 | 18086 |
| Location | Serial number stamped on the right-rear of the transmission case or on a plate near the instrument panel. |
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