Allis-Chalmers 6070 Specs ( 1984-1985 )
Overview
The Allis-Chalmers 6070 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in West Allis, Wisconsin, between 1984 and 1985, representing the final model built on that factory's assembly line. It is powered by a 3.3L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and features a 12-speed synchronized transmission with three ranges. Performance testing indicates a rated PTO output of 70.78 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,997 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1545, the unit reached 70.78 horsepower at rated PTO speed and recorded a fuel consumption rate of 4.4 gallons per hour at maximum power.
Transmission and Drivetrain Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a synchronized 12-speed transmission offering twelve forward and three reverse gears, paired with a 2WD drive system and hydrostatic power steering.
Chassis and Hydraulic Specifications:
The mechanical layout includes a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 3,500 pounds and a hydraulic system providing a total flow of 19 gallons per minute.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA / On December 6, 1985, a model 6070 tractor (serial #1972) was the final tractor to be built on the Allis-Chalmers assembly line in West Allis. |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Original price | $24,225 |
| Total built | 972 |
Engine
| Engine type | Allis Chalmers 3.3L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | paper element with pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.25 inches (98 x 108 mm) |
| Compression | 15.1:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Description | Allis Chalmers 433T / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 200 ci (3.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 58.35 hp (43.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 70.78 hp (52.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Synchronized shifting with clutch. |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized |
| Type | synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab and air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 32 gal (121.1 L) |
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| Rear diff. | 37 qts (35.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm) |
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| Total flow | 19 gpm (71.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 72 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
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| Ag rear | 16.9-28 (2WD) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 18.1 inches (4WD) (45 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 26.7 inches (67 cm) |
| Front tread | 56 to 79 inches (142 to 200 cm) |
| Length | 146.5 inches (372 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 86 inches (152 to 218 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (2WD) (236 cm) |
| Width | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| Weight | 6100 to 7285 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (2WD) (236 cm) |
6070 Serial Numbers
| 1984 | 1001 |
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| 1985 | 1609 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 1972 |
| Location: | Right side of engine adapter flange |
Allis Chalmers 6070 Height
| Cab | 103.2 inches (262 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 110.2 inches (279 cm) |
| Hood | 69.4 inches (176 cm) |
| ROPS | 107.7 inches (273 cm) |
Allis Chalmers 6070 Weight
| Ballasted | 10,515 lbs (4769 kg) |
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| Operating | 7,285 lbs (3304 kg) |
| Shipping | 6,100 lbs (2766 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1545
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 19 - 26, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1545 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3I used for power test. / Gear 1I used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 58.35 hp (43.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,997 lbs (3627 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 70.78 hp (52.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 71.01 hp (53.0 kW) |
References
| Description | New 6070 published in 1984, by Allis Chalmers |
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