The Allis Chalmers 185 tractor is powered by a Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cyl diesel engine that provides of horsepower and torque. It has a 4x2 2WD drive configuration and a partial power shift transmission.

Engine

The engine is a 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel with a displacement of 301 cubic inches or 4.9 liters. It has a bore/stroke ratio of 3.875x4.25 inches or 98x108 mm and a compression ratio of 16.25:1. The engine is rated at 2200 RPM and has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. The oil capacity is 11 quarts or 10.4 liters, while the coolant capacity is 17 quarts or 16.1 liters.


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Transmission

The transmission is a partial power shift Allis-Chalmers Power Director with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. The drawbar is tested at 63.82 horsepower or 47.6 kilowatts, while the PTO is tested at 74.87 horsepower or 55.8 kilowatts.

Brakes

The brakes are a combination of differential mechanical band and disc brakes. The Allis-Chalmers diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine powers them. The engine has a displacement of 301 cubic inches or 4.9 liters, with a bore/stroke ratio of 3.875x4.25 inches or 98x108 mm and a compression ratio of 16.25:1. The engine is rated at 2200 RPM and has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. The oil capacity is 11 quarts or 10.4 liters, while the coolant capacity is 17 quarts or 16.1 liters.



Steering

The steering is powered by an Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is not specified whether it is power steering or not. However, given the size of the tractor, it is likely that it is power steering.


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Common Problems

Users have reported issues with the chassis, which is a 4x2 2WD. The power steering has also been reported to have problems. The differential mechanical band and disc brakes have been known to fail. The cab is an open operator station, which some users have found uncomfortable. The 8-speed partial power shift transmission has also been reported to have issues.

What Users Like

Users appreciate the versatility of the Allis Chalmers 185, which can be used for a variety of tasks. The front tires are 6.50-16, while the rear tires can be 13.6-38, 15.5-38, 18.4-28, or 18.4-30, making it suitable for different terrains and applications.

Allis Chalmers 185 Technical Specifications

Power

Drawbar (tested)63.82 hp / 47.6 kW
Pto (tested)74.87 hp / 55.8 kW

Engine Detail

DescriptionAllis-Chalmers diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement301 ci / 4.9 L
Bore/stroke3.875x4.25 inches / 98 x 108 mm
Compression16.25:1
Rated Rpm2200
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil Capacity11 qts / 10.4 L
Coolant Capacity17 qts / 16.1 L

Engine

DescriptionAllis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cyl diesel

Transmission

TransmissionAllis-Chalmers Power Director
Typepartial power shift
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity27 qts / 25.6 L

Mechanical

Chassis4x2 2WD
Steeringpower
Brakesdifferential mechanical band and disc
CabOpen operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.
Transmission8-speed partial power shift

Tires

Ag Front6.50-16
Ag Rear13.6-38 15.5-38 18.4-28 18.4-30

Dimensions

Wheelbase99.2 inches / 251 cm
Length158 inches / 401 cm
Width76.5 inches / 194 cm
Clearance (front Axle)20.5 inches / 52 cm
Clearance (rear Axle)32.9 inches / 83 cm
Front Tread53 to 77 inches / 134 to 195 cm
Rear Tread58 to 93 inches / 147 to 236 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase99.2 inches / 251 cm
Weight6710 lbs / 3043 kg
Front Tire7.50-16
Rear Tire16.9-28

Serial Numbers

LocationTorque housing
19701001
19711952
19722935
19733763
19744961
19756542
19768292
197710003
197811631
197913160
198014672
198115648
Final15961

Capacity

Fuel24.6 gal / 93.1 L
Hydraulic System6.5 gal / 24.6 L

Hydraulics

Typeopen
Capacity6.5 gal / 24.6 L
Valves2
Total Flow20 gpm / 75.7 lpm

Tractor Hitch

Rear TypeII

Electrical

Groundnegative
Charging Systemalternator
Charging Amps55

Speeds

DescriptionWith 18.4-28 rear tires.

Power Take Off Pto

Rear Ptocontinuous
Rear Rpm540 / 540/1000 (optional)

Weight

Operating6710 lbs / 3043 kg
Ballasted8700 lbs / 3946 kg (factory listed)/9400 lbs/4263 kg (Nebraska test)

Height

Steering Wheel76.6 inches / 194 cm
Hood61.4 inches / 155 cm
Exhaust95.6 inches / 242 cm

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