Allis-Chalmers 716 Specs ( 1974-1979 )
Overview
The Allis-Chalmers 716 is a garden tractor manufactured in Port Washington, Wisconsin, between 1974 and 1979. It is equipped with a 16-horsepower Kohler K341 single-cylinder gasoline engine and was produced in both 6-speed gear and hydrostatic transmission variants. The chassis features a 48.1-inch wheelbase and provides 8 inches of ground clearance with a total weight ranging from 800 to 830 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Specifications:
The 588cc Kohler K341 engine is an air-cooled, horizontal-shaft unit rated at 3600 RPM with a 15-amp flywheel alternator charging system.
Attachment and Implement Support:
The tractor supports 42-inch or 48-inch mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, with an optional sleeve hitch available for rear implements.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This two-wheel-drive model was offered with either a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission or an infinite-speed hydrostatic drive system.
Production
| Description | Garden tractor / Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Original price | $2,650 (1979 gear ) |
Engine
| Description | 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm) |
| Description | Kohler K341 / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Displacement | 588 cc (35.9 ci) |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
| Oil change | annually |
| Type | belt-driven gear / belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
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PTO
| Clutch | manual |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 45 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Front tread | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Gear Weight | 800 lbs (362 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Height | 39.3 inches (99 cm) |
| Hydro Weight | 830 lbs (376 kg) |
| Length | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.1 inches (122 cm) |
| Width | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Weight | 800 to 830 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 48.1 inches (122 cm) |
716 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the left side of the Allis 716, above the foot rest. |
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Allis Chalmers 716 attachments
| Description | 42" mid-mount mower deck / 48" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade |
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Links
| Description | SimpleTractors.com: information, photos and old advertising literature at SimpleTractors.com |
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References
| Description | Operator's Manual Models 700 Series (1652386) published in 1974 / Operator's Manual Models 700 Series (1664443) published in 1978 / 1974 Buyer's Guide published by Allis-Chalmers / Allis-Chalmers Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1975 / The Beautiful difference in Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by Allis-Chalmers / Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by Allis-Chalmers |
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Variants
| 716H | hydrostatic |
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