The Allis Chalmers 170 tractor is powered by a engine that provides of horsepower and torque. It has a 4x2 2WD drive configuration and a two-speed power shift transmission.

Engine

The engine is not specified in the data provided.


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Transmission

The transmission is a two-speed power shift type with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has a dry disc clutch and an oil capacity of 24 qts/22.7 L. The transmission is controlled by means of the gear shift lever and the Power Director lever. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select one of four forward gears, or reverse. The Power Director lever has high, low, and neutral positions. The Power Director can be shifted on the move without clutching. Placing the Power Director into neutral causes the tractor to stop while keeping the PTO engaged.

Brakes

The brakes are not specified in the data provided.



Steering

The steering is not specified in the data provided.


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Common Problems

Users of the Allis Chalmers 170 have reported issues with the differential mechanical contracting band and disc brakes. Some users have also reported problems with the 8-speed two-speed power shift transmission. The open operator station cab has also been a source of complaints for some users. Additionally, some users have reported issues with the chassis, specifically the 4x2 2WD configuration. Finally, some users have reported problems with the hydraulic power assist steering.

What Users Like

Users of the Allis Chalmers 170 appreciate the versatility of the ag front tires, which can be 6.00x16/6.50x16/7.50x16/7.50x20 (cane)/9.00x10, and the ag rear tires, which are 16.9-28. Additionally, users appreciate the Power Director transmission, which allows for shifting on the move without clutching. The dry disc clutch has also been praised for its durability and reliability. Finally, users appreciate the hydraulic system's capacity and pressure, which allows for the operation of multiple attachments and implements.

Allis Chalmers 170 Technical Specifications

Power

Drawbar (tested)47.39 hp/35.3 kW
Pto (tested)54.12 hp/40.4 kW

Transmission

TransmissionPower Director
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity24 qts/22.7 L
DescriptionThe transmission is controlled by means of the gear shift lever and the Power Director lever. The tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to select one of four forward gears, or reverse. The Power Director lever has high, low, and neutral positions. The Power Director can be shifted on the move without clutching. Placing the Power Director into neutral causes the tractor to stop while keeping the PTO engaged.

Mechanical

Chassis4x2 2WD
Steeringhydraulic power assist
Brakesdifferential mechanical contracting band and disc
CabOpen operator station.
Transmission8-speed two-speed power shift

Tires

Ag Front6.00x16/6.50x16/7.50x16/7.50x20 (cane)/9.00x10
Ag Rear16.9-28

Dimensions

Wheelbase95.5 inches/242 cm
Length150.14 inches/381 cm
Width78 inches/198 cm
Ground Clearance20.5 inches/52 cm (front axle)/31.2 inches/79 cm (final drive)

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase95.5 inches/242 cm
Weight5720 to 5950 pounds
Front Tire6.00x16
Rear Tire16.9-28

Serial Numbers

LocationFront of torque housing flange
19671005
19682721
19695374
19706369
19716988
19727797
19738821
Final10300

Capacity

Fuel18.5 gal/70.0 L
Hydraulic System6.5 gal/24.6 L

Hydraulics

Typeopen
Capacity6.5 gal/24.6 L
Pressure2000 psi/137.9 bar
Valves1
Pump Flow18.3 gpm/69.3 lpm
Steering Flow6 gpm/22.7 lpm

Tractor Hitch

Rear TypeII

Electrical

Groundnegative
Battery Volts12
Battery Ah60 (gas)/95 (diesel)

Engines Overview

DescriptionPerkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel/Allis Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl

Engines

DescriptionPerkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel/Allis Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl

Speeds

DescriptionWith 16.9x28 rear tires./

Power Take Off Pto

Rear Ptolive
Rear Rpm540

Weight

Operating5,720 lbs/2594 kg (gas)/5,950 lbs/2698 kg (diesel)
Ballasted9,160 lbs/4154 kg

Height

Engine Oil 1

Oil Capacity7 qts/6.6 L

Engine Oil 2

Oil Capacity6 qts/5.7 L

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