Allis Chalmers 5050: all source data

All 83 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
Distributor	Allis Chalmers
Manufacturer	Fiat
(no label)	Utility tractor
Original price	$20,720
(no label)	Very early production 5050 tractors were based on the Fiat 540 and had the smaller 2.6L engine.

Engine
(no label)	Fiat 2.8L 3-cyl diesel

Transmission
(no label)	8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)	12-speed partially synchronized

Power
PTO (claimed)	50 hp \| 37.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	43.29 hp \| 32.3 kW
PTO (tested)	51.46 hp \| 38.4 kW

Mechanical
(no label)	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	power assist
(no label)	Differential mechanical contracting band brakes
(no label)	Open operator station. Optional ROPS and canopy.

Capacity
Fuel	14.25 gal \| 53.9 L
Hydraulic system	4.75 gal \| 18.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	4.75 gal \| 18.0 L
Valves	1
Pump flow	6.47 gpm \| 24.5 lpm

Hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	3200 lbs \| 1451 kg

Pto
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)	75.6 inches \| 192 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)	76.7 inches \| 194 cm
Weight	4150 to 4740 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)	14.9-28

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	37
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)	Fiat
(no label)	diesel
(no label)	3-cylinder
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	167.8 ci \| 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke	4.055x4.330 inches \| 103 x 110 mm
Fuel use	3.504 gal/hour \| 13.3 l/hour
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	17.1:1
Rated RPM	2700
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8.1 qts \| 7.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	14.25 qts \| 13.5 L
Intake valve clearance	0.018 inches (cold) \| 0.457 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (hot) \| 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (cold) \| 0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.014 inches (hot) \| 0.356 mm

Engine
(no label)	Image courtesy of Maxx

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)	8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)	12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	19 qts \| 18.0 L
(no label)	Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Gear pairs 3/4, and 7/8 are synchronized.
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
(no label)	Four gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Gear pairs 3/4, 7/8, and 11/12 are synchronized.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)	Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-30

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)	75.6 inches \| 192 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)	76.7 inches \| 194 cm
2WD Length (2WD)	119.3 inches \| 303 cm
4WD Length (4WD)	124.7 inches \| 316 cm
Width	67 inches \| 170 cm
2WD Ground clearance	20 inches \| 50 cm
4WD Ground clearance	12.5 inches \| 31 cm
2WD Front tread	53.2 to 77.2 inches \| 135 to 196 cm
4WD Front tread	55 to 59 inches \| 139 to 149 cm
Rear tread	56 to 79 inches \| 142 to 200 cm

Weight
2WD Shipping (2WD)	4150 lbs \| 1882 kg
4WD Shipping (4WD)	4740 lbs \| 2150 kg
Operating	4410 lbs \| 2000 kg
Ballasted	7690 lbs \| 3488 kg

Height
2WD Steering wheel (2WD)	59.3 inches \| 150 cm
4WD Steering wheel (4WD)	60.3 inches \| 153 cm
2WD Hood (2WD)	56.3 inches \| 143 cm
4WD Hood (4WD)	57.3 inches \| 145 cm
2WD Exhaust (2WD)	91 inches \| 231 cm
4WD Exhaust (4WD)	92 inches \| 233 cm