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Allis Chalmers WC

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The Allis Chalmers WC is a row-crop tractor produced from 1933 to 1948 by Allis Chalmers in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA. It was the first tractor tested on rubber tires at Nebraska and was styled in 1938 with a rounded radiator and larger tires. The WC was available with several engine options including Waukesha and Allis-Chalmers 4-cylinder gasoline and distillate engines. It features a 4-speed non-synchronized transmission, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and differential hand-operated mechanical drum brakes. The tractor has a rear PTO transmission type 535 and was built in large numbers with a total of 178,202 units produced. It is known for its versatility and durability in row-crop farming.
Allis Chalmers WCtractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsrow-crop tractor
Power23 hp[B]
Founded1933 - 1948
ModelWC

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers WC

Power

Plows:2
Belt (tested):25.45 hp (19.0 kW)
Belt (claimed):21 hp (15.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested):18.72 hp (14.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:40x6 steel, 11.25x24
Ag front:24x4 steel, 5.25-17

Engine

Waukesha:gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Used on first 25 tractors built
Engine options:Waukesha 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline, Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl distillate, Allis-Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine Oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)
Waukesha Bore/Stroke:3.625x4.50 inches (92 x 114 mm)
Waukesha Displacement:186 ci (3.0 L)
Waukesha Starter type:manual crank
Allis-Chalmers gasoline:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Allis-Chalmers distillate:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head, Low-compression engine designed to operate on fuels rated at 30 octane or higher.
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Fuel use:2.861 gal/hour (10.8 l/hour)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Rated RPM:1300
Allis-Chalmers distillate Fuel use:2.119 gal/hour (8.0 l/hour)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Rated RPM:1300
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Air cleaner:oil bath
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Bore/Stroke:4.00x4.00 inches (102 x 102 mm)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Compression:5.0:1
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Displacement:201 ci (3.3 L)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Firing order:1-2-4-3
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Starter type:manual crank, electric
Allis-Chalmers distillate Air cleaner:oil bath
Allis-Chalmers distillate Bore/Stroke:4.00x4.00 inches (102 x 102 mm)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Compression:4.2:1
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Displacement:201 ci (3.3 L)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Firing order:1-2-4-3
Allis-Chalmers distillate Starter type:manual crank, electric
Allis-Chalmers distillate Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Intake valve clearance:0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm)
Allis-Chalmers gasoline Exhaust valve clearance:0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Intake valve clearance:0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm)
Allis-Chalmers distillate Exhaust valve clearance:0.010 inches (hot) (0.254 mm)

Weight

Shipping:2,700 lbs (steel) (1224 kg), 3,300 lbs (rubber) (1496 kg)
Ballasted:4,545 lbs (2061 kg)
Operating:3,190 lbs (steel) (1446 kg), 3,792 lbs (rubber) (1720 kg)

Variants

WF:Standard front version (wide)

Dimensions

Width:76 inches (193 cm)
Height:63 inches (160 cm)
Length:136 inches (345 cm)
Rear tread:65 to 76 inches (165 to 193 cm)
Ground clearance:29 inches (rear axle) (73 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH:95
Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hand-operated mechanical drum brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station with steel pan seat.

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The Allis-Chalmers WC was the first tractor tested on rubber tires at Nebraska. The WC was styled in 1938, starting at serial number WC74330. The styled WC featured a rounded radiator and larger tires.
Built in:West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:178,202
Manufacturer:Allis Chalmers
Years produced:1933 - 1948

References

Book:Build a Better Farm published in 1940, by Allis Chalmers

Belt Pulley

RPM:1170
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:9 inches (22 cm)

Transmission

Type:non-synchronized gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:Operated via gearshift lever and foot clutch. Fourth gear was not recommended for tractors equipped with steel wheels.
Oil type:SAE140 (32°F [0°C] and up), SAE90 (32°F [0°C] and down)
Oil capacity:4 qts (3.8 L), 5 qts (4.7 L) with PTO

Serial Numbers

1933:1
1934:29
1935:3127
1936:13870
1937:31784
1938:60790
1939:75216
1940:91534
1941:103517
1942:114534
1943:123171
1944:127642
1945:134624
1946:148091
1947:152845
1948:170174
Note:Serial number is on the rear of the Allis-Chalmers WC, stamped into the differential housing.
Final:178202

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:535

Related Models

Allis Chalmers WF

Model:WF