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Allis-Chalmers Homesteader 8 Specs ( 1971-1974 )

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Overview

The Allis-Chalmers Homesteader 8 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1974 at a manufacturing facility in Lexington, South Carolina. This model is powered by an 8-horsepower Briggs & Stratton 318cc gasoline engine paired with a 3-speed gear transmission. The machine features a two-wheel drive mechanical configuration with a shipping weight of 475 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Powertrain and Electrical Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a 1-cylinder air-cooled engine rated at 3600 RPM and a 12-volt negative ground electrical system utilizing a generator.
Transmission and Steering Specs: This unit operates with a manual gear-and-sector steering system and a gear-type transmission featuring three forward speeds and one reverse speed.
Chassis and Attachment Data: Built on a 41.25-inch wheelbase, the tractor is specified to support a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck, a snowblower, or a blade.

Production

Description Garden tractor / Built in Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Manufacturer Allis Chalmers

Engine

Description 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Bore/Stroke 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Description Briggs & Stratton 190701 / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled
Displacement 318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross) 8 hp (6.0 kW)
Rated RPM 3600
Starter volts 12

Transmission

Gears 3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 3-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual gear-and-sector

Electrical

Battery AH 45
Battery volts 12
Charging system generator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front tread 26 inches (66 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 34.5 inches (87 cm)
Length 58 inches (147 cm)
Rear tread 22.4 inches (56 cm)
Shipping weight 475 lbs (215 kg)
Wheelbase 41.25 inches (104 cm)
Width 31.25 inches (79 cm)
Weight 475 lbs (215 kg)
Wheelbase 41.25 inches (104 cm)

Allis Chalmers Homesteader 8 attachments

Description 36" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade

References

Description Yardpower published in 1973, by Allis-Chalmers