Power-Director: The transmission offers four speeds forward and one reverse. The separate Power-Director hand lever provides an on-the-go shift between direct and a lower drive, plus a neutral position that allows the PTO to continue operation.
Weight
Weight specifications
Weight
4,670 lb operating
Ballasted
9,395 lb
Dimensions
Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase
93 in
Length
140 in
Width
76.8 in
Front tread, narrowest
53 in
Front tread, widest
79 in
Rear tread, narrowest
58 in
Rear tread, widest
92 in
Capacities
Capacities specifications
Fuel tank
19 gal
Hydraulic system
9.8 gal
Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications
System
open center
Pump flow
1.5 gpm
Total flow
10.5 gpm
Pressure
2,000 psi
Remote valves
1
Hitch
Hitch specifications
Rear hitch category
II
Hitch type
Snap-Coupler
Rear lift capacity
no record
PTO
PTO specifications
Rear PTO
live
Rear PTO speeds
540 (1.375)
Chassis
Chassis specifications
Drive
2WD
Steering
manual
Brakes
Mechanical drum brakes
Cab
Open operator station
Tires
Tires specifications
Front
6.00-16
Rear
13-28
Electrical
Electrical specifications
System voltage
12 V
Charging
generator
Ground
positive
Production
Production specifications
Total built
84,914
Price new
$5,400 (1967)
Factories
West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Built by
Allis Chalmers
Serial numbers
Left-front of torque housing
First serial number by year
Year
First serial
1957
1001 (Series I)
1958
4300 (Series I)
1959
16500 (Series I)
1960
28200 (Series I)
Final
31625 (Series I)
1960
32001 (Series II)
1961
33100 (Series II)
1962
38070 (Series II)
Final
41540 (Series II)
1962
42001 (Series III)
1963
65001 (Series III)
1964
70611 (Series III)
Final
72768 (Series III)
1964
75001 (Series IV)
1965
77090 (Series IV)
1966
80533 (Series IV)
1967
86061 (Series IV)
Final
89213 (Series IV)
Literature
Loaders - picking up where the others leave off Allis Chalmers, 1979
Detachable Loaders - Ready For Any Task Allis Chalmers, 1982
50 choices that tailor tractor power to your needs Allis Chalmers, 1960
Powerful New D-17 Allis Chalmers, 1957
D-17 Farm Tractors Allis Chalmers, 1960
Operators Instructions D17 Series III (TM-324A) 1962