Allis Chalmers RC tractor specifications

1938 - 1941

1938 - 1941 Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:RCC ↓

1940 - 1949

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Allis Chalmers
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:	84,020
Original price:	$1,200 (1949 )

Allis Chalmers C Power

Allis Chalmers C Power
Plows:	2
Drawbar (tested):	18.4 hp 13.7 kW
PTO (tested):	23.30 hp 17.4 kW
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Allis Chalmers C Engines

Allis Chalmers C Engines
Allis Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl distillate
Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:	13 gal 49.2 L
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Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	mechanical drum
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	3-speed non-synchronized gear
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Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
Rear RPM:	560

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	77 inches 195 cm
Weight:	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Front tire:	4.00-15
Rear tire:	9.00-24
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C Serial Numbers

C Serial Numbers
Location:	On top of transmission case, behind shift lever
photo of C serial number
1940:	1
1941:	112
1942:	12389
1943:	18782
1944:	23908
1945:	30695
1946:	36378
1947:	39168
1948:	51515
1949:	68281
1950:	80518
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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:	8 inches 20 cm
Width:	5.5 inches 13 cm
RPM:	1129

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	positive
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	12
Battery volts:	6
Battery AH:	95

Production

Production Manufacturer:Allis Chalmers
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:5,501
The Allis Chalmers RC was a less-expensive version of the WC, using the engine from a B in the chassis of the WC. It used the same frame so it could mount the same implements as the WC. The RC sold poorly, and was replaced by the successful Allis model C.

Allis Chalmers RC Power

Allis Chalmers RC Power Drawbar (claimed):12 hp
8.9 kW
Belt (claimed):16 hp
11.9 kW
Plows:2
Drawbar (tested):12.11 hp
9.0 kW
PTO (tested):16.24 hp
12.1 kW
power test details ...

1938 - 1941

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	RC
	C ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 316

Nebraska Tractor Test 316
Distillate April 1939
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	16.24 hp 12.1 kW
Fuel use:	1.4 gal/hour 5.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	12.11 hp 9.0 kW
Fuel use:	1.3 gal/hour 4.9 l/hour

Allis Chalmers RC Engine

Allis Chalmers RC Engine Allis-Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl distillate Fuel tank:13 gal
49.2 L
Aux. fuel:1 gal
3.8 L
Engine details ...

1938 - 1941

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	RC
	C ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Allis-Chalmers
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	125.2 ci 2.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.375x3.50 inches 86 x 89 mm
Compression:	4.75:1
Rated RPM:	1500
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Coolant capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L