Allis-Chalmers T16 Specs ( 1963-1964 )
Overview
The Allis-Chalmers T16 is a 4x4 four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1963 and 1964 in Deerfield, Illinois. It was equipped with either a 5.6L 4-cylinder or a 7.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine and featured an Allison Torq-matic 4-speed power shift transmission with a torque converter.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
This model was originally rated at 135 hp with a torque of 360 lb-ft at 1650 RPM, and later units transitioned from the initial engine to a 7.0L 6-cylinder diesel starting at serial number 1910.
Transmission and Drive System:
The mechanical layout consists of a four-wheel drive system with planetary final drives, power steering, hydraulic brakes, and a transmission offering 4 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Weight and Physical Dimensions:
The tractor has a shipping weight of 16,300 lbs, a 96-inch wheelbase, and is equipped with 20.5-25 standard tires on both the front and rear with 17 inches of ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Built in Deerfield, Illinois, USA / The Allis-Chalmers T16 was based on the TL16 industrial loader. In field work, the tractor suffered from problems with the engine and transmission. Yellow versions of the tractor were sold through the Allis industrial division as the "Sugar Babe" for use in cane fields as a haulage tractor. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
| Total built | 15 |
Engine
| Engine type | Allis Chalmers 5.6L 4-cyl diesel / Allis Chalmers 7.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 75 gal (283.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.437x5.562 inches (113 x 141 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Description | Allis Chalmers 7000 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Allis Chalmers / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 344 ci (5.6 L) / 426 ci (7.0 L) |
| Engine type | The four-cylinder 7.0L engine was introduced at serial number 1910 due to problems with the original four-cylinder engine. |
| Power | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter type | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft (488.2 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1650 |
| Engine type | Allis Chalmers 5.6L 4-cyl diesel / Allis Chalmers 7.0L 6-cyl diesel |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Allison Torq-matic |
| Transmission type | 4-speed power shift with torque converter |
| Type | power shift with torque converter |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic brakes |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Final drives | planetary |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 23.5-25. Rear: 23.5-25 |
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| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 20.5-25. Rear: 20.5-25 |
| Front tread | 74.25 inches (188 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Height | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Length | 171.5 inches (435 cm) |
| Rear tread | 74.25 inches (188 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 16300 lbs (7393 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 92 inches (233 cm) |
| Front tire | 20.5-25 |
| Rear tire | 20.5-25 |
| Weight | 16300 lbs (7393 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
References
| Description | T-16 Four-Wheel-Drive-Tractor published in 1962, by Allis Chalmers |
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Speeds
| Description | With 20.5-25 tires. |
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