Allis-Chalmers 508 1690069 Specs ( 1974-1979 )
Overview
The Allis-Chalmers 508 is an 8 hp riding lawn mower produced between 1974 and 1979 with a recorded price of $896 in its final production year. The machine features a single-cylinder air-cooled Briggs & Stratton engine and a two-speed belt-driven shuttle transmission. It is equipped with a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck and has a total weight of 429 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton air-cooled gasoline engine featuring a 0.75-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electric starter.
Chassis and Tire Configuration:
The unit is built on a 44.4-inch wheelbase and utilizes lawn/turf tires measuring 4.10/3.50x4 in the front and 16x6.50-8 in the rear.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The mechanical system consists of a two-wheel drive layout and a belt-driven shuttle transmission with two forward and reverse gears.
Production
| Description | Riding lawn mower / Original price was $896 in 1979 |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Engine
| Description | 8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 0.75 gal (2.8 L) |
| Description | Briggs & Stratton / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 2-speed shuttle |
| Type | belt-driven shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 4.10/3.50x4 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 36.3 inches (92 cm) |
| Length | 57.8 inches (146 cm) |
| Weight | 429 lbs (194 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44.4 inches (112 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50x4 |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Weight | 429 lbs (194 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44.4 inches (112 cm) |
Allis Chalmers 508 attachments
| Description | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
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References
| Description | 1974 Buyer's Guide published by Allis-Chalmers |
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