Allis Chalmers WD45

Production ended · 2WD

Belt power · tested

44.1 hp

Weight
3,995 lb
Engines
4 Gasoline · tractor fuel · LP gas · Diesel
Built
90,382
Price new · 1956
$2,400

Power

Power specifications
Engineno record
PTOno record
Drawbar39.5 hp tested
Belt pulley44.1 hp tested
Listed power48 hp belt basis
Plows rated4

Engines

Engines fitted to the Allis Chalmers WD45
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl226 ci
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fueltractor fuel · 4 cyl226 ci
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gasLP gas · 4 cyl226 ci
Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl dieselDiesel · 6 cyl230 ci
Engine details
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
4 in × 4.5 in
Rated speed
1,400 rpm
Torque
288 lb·ft at 867 rpm
Compression
6.45:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel
Bore × stroke
4 in × 4.5 in
Rated speed
1,400 rpm
Compression
4.75:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Notes
tractor fuel
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas
Bore × stroke
4 in × 4.5 in
Rated speed
1,400 rpm
Torque
276 lb·ft at 1,250 rpm
Compression
7.2:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.44 in × 4.13 in
Rated speed
1,625 rpm
Torque
259 lb·ft at 1,169 rpm
Compression
15.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Notes
Available after October of 1954

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Allis Chalmers WD45
4-speed sliding gearsliding gear4F / 1R

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight3,995 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase88 in
Length128 in
Ground clearance29 in
Rear tread, narrowest55.6 in
Rear tread, widest90.1 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank15 gal
Hydraulic system1.5 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Pump flowno record

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Hitch typeSnap-Coupler
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Clutch254mm dry disc
Engine rpm at PTO speed548@1400

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
Steeringmechanical
BrakesMechanical band brakes
CabOpen operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides

Tires

Tires specifications
Front5.50-16
Rear12-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage6 V
Battery capacity115 Ah
Groundpositive

Production

Production specifications
Total built90,382
Price new$2,400 (1956)
FactoriesWest Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Built byAllis Chalmers

Serial numbers

left brake housing

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1953146607
1954160386
1955190993
1956217992
1957230295

Literature

  • WD-45 Allis Chalmers, 1954
  • WD-45 Allis Chalmers, 1955
  • Dynamic WD-45 Tractor Allis Chalmers, 1953
  • Operating Instructions WD-45 Diesel (TPL-270C)
  • Farm Power Facts Allis Chalmers, 1954