Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor specifications

1953 - 1957

1953 - 1957 Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Allis Chalmers
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:90,382 (total)
83,536 (gasoline)
6,509 (diesel)
Original price:$2,400 (1956 )
The WD45 was the first Allis-Chalmers tractor available with power steering. The diesel engine became available after Allis-Chalmers acquired Buda, and put the 6BD-230 engine in the tractor. The WD45 is considered by many to be one of the most important tractors built by Allis-Chalmers. At the time, it was the most powerful tractor for its size.

Allis Chalmers WD45 Power

Allis Chalmers WD45 Power Plows:4
Drawbar (tested):39.50 hp
29.5 kW
Belt (tested):44.13 hp
32.9 kW
power test details ...

1953 - 1957

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 499

Nebraska Tractor Test 499
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD July 29 - August 10, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 499 file
Belt power (max):	43.21 hp 32.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	37.8 hp 28.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,441 lbs 2468 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 511

Nebraska Tractor Test 511
Distillate 4-speed 2WD October 26 - 31, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 511 file
Belt power (max):	33.01 hp 24.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	29.49 hp 22.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,634 lbs 2101 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 512

Nebraska Tractor Test 512
LP gas 4-speed 2WD October 26 - November 4, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 512 file
Belt power (max):	44.13 hp 32.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	38.53 hp 28.7 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,421 lbs 2458 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 563

Nebraska Tractor Test 563
Diesel 4-speed 2WD October 4 - 11, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 563 file
Belt power (max):	43.29 hp 32.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	39.50 hp 29.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5908 lbs 2679 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Allis Chalmers WD45 Engines

Allis Chalmers WD45 Engines Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1953 - 1957

Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel
Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas
Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Allis-Chalmers
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	226 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.00x4.50 inches 102 x 114 mm
Compression:	6.45:1
Rated RPM:	1400
Torque:	288 lb-ft 390.5 Nm
Torque RPM:	867
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6
Sparkplug gap:	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap:	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm *Hot
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm *Hot

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Allis-Chalmers
tractor fuel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	226 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.00x4.50 inches 102 x 114 mm
Compression:	4.75:1
Rated RPM:	1400
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6
Sparkplug gap:	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap:	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm *Hot
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm *Hot

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Allis-Chalmers
LP gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	226 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.00x4.50 inches 102 x 114 mm
Compression:	7.2:1
Rated RPM:	1400
Torque:	276 lb-ft 374.3 Nm
Torque RPM:	1250
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Allis-Chalmers
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Available after October of 1954
Displacement:	230 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.4375x4.125 inches 87 x 105 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	15.5:1
Rated RPM:	1625
Torque:	259 lb-ft 351.2 Nm
Torque RPM:	1169
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	17 qts 16.1 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm *Hot
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.019 inches 0.483 mm *Hot

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	7 qts 6.6 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:mechanical
power*Power steering became available in 1956.
Brakes:mechanical band
Cab:Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides.
Transmission:4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

1953 - 1957

Row-Crop tractor

Transmission

Type:

sliding gear

Gears:

4 forward and 1 reverse

Clutch:

178mm wet disc

Oil capacity:

17 qts
16.1 L

Oil type:

SAE 80EP

Speeds

Speeds
with 12x28 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:15 gal
56.8 L
Hydraulic system:1.5 gal
5.7 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Capacity:1.5 gal
5.7 L
Oil type:

45oF [7oC]↑	: SAE20W
45oF [7oC]↓	: SAE10W

45oF [7oC] ↑

45oF [7oC]↑ : SAE20W 45oF [7oC]↓ : SAE10W

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Type:Snap-Coupler

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live
Clutch:254mm dry disc
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:548@1400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Weight:3995 to 4285 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:12-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1953 - 1957

Row-Crop tractor

Allis Chalmers WD45 Tires

Allis Chalmers WD45 Tires
Ag front:	5.50-16
Ag rear:	12-28
	13-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	88 inches 223 cm
Length:	128 inches 325 cm
Height (steering wheel):	68 inches 172 cm
Height (exhaust):	81.5 inches 207 cm
Gas Weight:	3995 lbs 1812 kg
Diesel Weight:	4285 lbs 1943 kg
Ground clearance:	29 inches 73 cm
Rear tread:	55.6 to 90.1 inches 141 to 228 cm