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Allis Chalmers WD45

Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor
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The Allis Chalmers WD45 was produced from 1953 to 1957 as a row-crop tractor built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA. It was the first Allis-Chalmers tractor available with power steering and became one of the most important tractors built by the manufacturer. The diesel engine option was introduced after Allis-Chalmers acquired Buda and installed the 6BD-230 engine. At the time, the WD45 was the most powerful tractor for its size.
Allis Chalmers WD45tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionspowerrow-crop tractor
Power48 hp[B]
Founded1953 - 1957
ModelWD45

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers WD45

Power

Plows:4
Belt (tested):44.13 hp (32.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested):39.50 hp (29.5 kW)

Engine

Diesel engine:6-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Diesel torque:259 lb-ft (351.2 Nm)
LP gas engine:4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
LP gas torque:276 lb-ft (374.3 Nm)
Engine options:Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline, Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel, Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas, Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel
Gasoline engine:4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Gasoline torque:288 lb-ft (390.5 Nm)
Diesel rated RPM:1625
LP gas rated RPM:1400
Diesel torque RPM:1169
LP gas torque RPM:1250
Diesel air cleaner:oil bath
Diesel bore/stroke:3.4375x4.125 inches (87 x 105 mm)
Diesel compression:15.5:1
Gasoline point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Gasoline rated RPM:1400
LP gas bore/stroke:4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm)
LP gas compression:7.2:1
Diesel availability:Available after October of 1954
Diesel displacement:230 ci (3.8 L)
Diesel firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Engine oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Gasoline torque RPM:867
LP gas displacement:226 ci (3.7 L)
LP gas firing order:1-2-4-3
Tractor fuel engine:4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Diesel starter volts:12
Gasoline bore/stroke:4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm)
Gasoline compression:6.45:1
LP gas starter volts:6
Gasoline displacement:226 ci (3.7 L)
Gasoline firing order:1-2-4-3
Gasoline sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Gasoline starter volts:6
Tractor fuel point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Tractor fuel rated RPM:1400
Diesel coolant capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)
Tractor fuel bore/stroke:4.00x4.50 inches (102 x 114 mm)
Tractor fuel compression:4.75:1
Tractor fuel displacement:226 ci (3.7 L)
Tractor fuel firing order:1-2-4-3
Tractor fuel sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Tractor fuel starter volts:6
Diesel intake valve clearance:0.010 inches Hot (0.254 mm)
Diesel exhaust valve clearance:0.019 inches Hot (0.483 mm)
Gasoline intake valve clearance:0.012 inches Hot (0.305 mm)
Gasoline exhaust valve clearance:0.012 inches Hot (0.305 mm)
Tractor fuel intake valve clearance:0.012 inches Hot (0.305 mm)
Tractor fuel exhaust valve clearance:0.012 inches Hot (0.305 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:15 gal (56.8 L)
Hydraulic system:1.5 gal (5.7 L)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery AH:115
Battery volts:6
Gas Batteries:1
Diesel Batteries:2

Hydraulics

Capacity:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Oil type:SAE20W (45°F [7°C]↑), SAE10W (45°F [7°C]↓)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:mechanical, power (Power steering became available in 1956)
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides.

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The WD45 was the first Allis-Chalmers tractor available with power steering. The diesel engine became available after Allis-Chalmers acquired Buda, and put the 6BD-230 engine in the tractor. The WD45 is considered by many to be one of the most important tractors built by Allis-Chalmers. At the time, it was the most powerful tractor for its size.
Built in:West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:90,382 (total)
Diesel built:6,509 (diesel)
Gasoline built:83,536 (gasoline)
Original price:$2,400 in 1956
Years produced:1953 - 1957

Belt Pulley

RPM:1458
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:9 inches (22 cm)

Transmission

Type:sliding gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:178mm wet disc
Oil type:SAE 80EP
Oil capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:Snap-Coupler

Dimensions & Tires

Length:128 inches (325 cm)
Rear tire:12-28, 13-28
Wheelbase:88 inches (223 cm)
Front tire:5.50-16
Gas Weight:3995 lbs (1812 kg)
Rear tread:55.6 to 90.1 inches (141 to 228 cm)
Diesel Weight:4285 lbs (1943 kg)
Ground clearance:29 inches (73 cm)
Height (exhaust):81.5 inches (207 cm)
Height (steering wheel):68 inches (172 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:254mm dry disc
Rear PTO:live
Engine RPM:548@1400
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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