Allis Chalmers 6040: all source data

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Overview

Production
DistributorAllis Chalmers
ManufacturerRenault
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in France
Total built499
Original price$6,934
(no label)The Allis-Chalmers 160 was built by Renault. It was based on the model 421, but used a Perkins diesel in place of the MWM.
Engine
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed partial synchronized
Power
Drawbar (claimed)36.7 hp | 27.4 kW
PTO (claimed)40.36 hp | 30.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)36.71 hp | 27.4 kW
PTO (tested)40.36 hp | 30.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available.
Capacity
Fuel12 gal | 45.4 L
Hydraulic system7.25 gal | 27.4 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity7.25 gal | 27.4 L
Pressure2300 psi | 158.6 bar
Pump flow6.7 gpm | 25.4 lpm
Total flow13.2 gpm | 50.0 lpm
Steering flow7.5 gpm | 28.4 lpm
Steering press.1100 psi | 75.8 bar
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Controllower-link draft sensing
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Clutchdry disc
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2160
Dimensions
Wheelbase79 inches | 200 cm
Weight4250 to 4680 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire14.9-28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Perkins 3.152
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement152.7 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Air cleanerpaper element
Compression18.5:1
Rated RPM2250
Idle RPM725-2475
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)8 qts | 7.6 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity6.5 qts | 6.2 L
Oil change75 h

Transmission

Transmission
Typepartial synchronized
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch254mm dry disc
Oil capacity29 qts | 27.4 L
(no label)Six gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Gears 9 and 10 are synchronized and only available in high range.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear14.9-28
Ag rear14.9-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase79 inches | 200 cm
Length128 inches | 325 cm
Width65 inches | 165 cm
Clearance (front axle)16 inches | 40 cm
Clearance (rear axle)21 inches | 53 cm
Front tread48 to 75 inches | 121 to 190 cm
Rear tread50 to 78 inches | 127 to 198 cm
Weight
Shipping4250 lbs | 1927 kg
Operating4680 lbs | 2122 kg
Ballasted6070 lbs | 2753 kg
Height
Steering wheel62 inches | 157 cm
Hood53.6 inches | 136 cm
Exhaust84.2 inches | 213 cm