185 by Allis Chalmers

1970 - 1981

1970 - 1981 Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Allis Chalmers
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Total built:14,961
Original price:$18,891
The Allis-Chalmers 185 was one of the "Crop Hustler" models, designed to pull at higher speeds to cover more acres per hour.

Allis Chalmers 185 Power

Allis Chalmers 185 Power Drawbar (tested):63.82 hp
47.6 kW
PTO (tested):74.87 hp
55.8 kW
power test details ...

1970 - 1981

1970 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1044

Nebraska Tractor Test 1044
Diesel 8-speed 2WD
May 26 - June 3, 1970
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1044 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:74.87 hp
55.8 kW
Fuel use:5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:70.72 hp
52.7 kW
Fuel use:4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:63.82 hp
47.6 kW
Fuel use:5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour
Gear 2-Hi used for power test.
Max pull:7,568 lbs
3432 kg
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test.

Allis Chalmers 185 Engine

Allis Chalmers 185 Engine Allis-Chalmers 4.9L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1970 - 1981

1970 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Allis-Chalmers
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:301 ci
4.9 L
Bore/Stroke:3.875x4.25 inches
98 x 108 mm
Compression:16.25:1
Rated RPM:2200
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:11 qts
10.4 L
Coolant capacity:17 qts
16.1 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:power
Brakes:differential mechanical band and disc
Cab:Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.
Transmission:8-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1970 - 1981

1970 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:Allis-Chalmers Power Director
Type:partial power shift
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:27 qts
25.6 L

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-28 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:24.6 gal
93.1 L
Hydraulic system:6.5 gal
24.6 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open
Capacity:6.5 gal
24.6 L
Valves:2
Total flow:20 gpm
75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:continuous
Rear RPM:540
 540/1000 (optional)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:99.2 inches
251 cm
Weight:6710 lbs
3043 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:16.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1970 - 1981

1970 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor

Allis Chalmers 185 Tires

Allis Chalmers 185 Tires
Ag front:7.50-16
Ag rear:16.9-28
Ag front:6.50-16
 7.50-20
 9.5L-15
 10.00-16
Ag rear:13.6-38
 15.5-38
 18.4-28
 18.4-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:99.2 inches
251 cm
Length:158 inches
401 cm
Width:76.5 inches
194 cm
Clearance (front axle):20.5 inches
52 cm
Clearance (rear axle):32.9 inches
83 cm
Front tread:53 to 77 inches
134 to 195 cm
Rear tread:58 to 93 inches
147 to 236 cm

Allis Chalmers 185 Weight

Allis Chalmers 185 Weight
Operating:6710 lbs
3043 kg
Ballasted:8700 lbs
3946 kg (factory listed)
 9400 lbs
4263 kg (Nebraska test)

Allis Chalmers 185 Height

Allis Chalmers 185 Height
Steering wheel:76.6 inches
194 cm
Hood:61.4 inches
155 cm
Exhaust:95.6 inches
242 cm

185 Serial Numbers

185 Serial Numbers Location:Torque housing
1970:1001
1971:1952
1972:2935
1973:3763
1974:4961
1975:6542
1976:8292
1977:10003
1978:11631
1979:13160
1980:14672
1981:15648
Final:15961

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical Ground:negative
Charging system:alternator
Charging amps:55

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