allis chalmers wd45

1953 - 1957

Row-Crop tractor

Row-Crop tractor

Manufacturer

Allis Chalmers

Row-Crop tractor

Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Total built

90,382 (total)

 

83,536 (gasoline)

 

6,509 (diesel)

Original price was $2,400 in 1956

The WD45 was the first Allis-Chalmers tractor available with power steering. The diesel engine became available after Allis-Chalmers acquired Buda, and put the 6BD-230 engine in the tractor. The WD45 is considered by many to be one of the most important tractors built by Allis-Chalmers. At the time, it was the most powerful tractor for its size.

Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline

Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel

Allis-Chalmers 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas

Allis-Chalmers 3.8L 6-cyl diesel

4-speed sliding gear

Plows

4

Drawbar (tested)

39.50 hp 29.5 kW

Belt (tested)

44.13 hp 32.9 kW

Two-wheel drive

Steering

mechanical

 

power *Power steering became available in 1956.

Mechanical band brakes

Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides.

Fuel

15 gal 56.8 L

Hydraulic system

1.5 gal 5.7 L

Capacity

1.5 gal 5.7 L

Oil type

45oF [7oC]↑ : SAE20W 45oF [7oC]↓ : SAE10W

45oF [7oC]↑

: SAE20W

45oF [7oC]↓

: SAE10W

45oF [7oC]↑

: SAE20W

45oF [7oC]↓

: SAE10W

45oF [7oC]↓

: SAE10W

Type

Snap-Coupler

Rear PTO

live

Clutch

254mm dry disc

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)

Engine RPM

548@1400

Wheelbase

88 inches 223 cm

Weight

3995 to 4285 pounds

Front tire

5.50-16

Rear tire

12-28

Location:

left brake housing

1953

146607

1954

160386

1955

190993

1956

217992

1957

230295

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Diameter

9 inches 22 cm

Width

6.5 inches 16 cm

RPM

1458

Ground

positive

Gas Batteries

1

Diesel Batteries

2

Battery volts

6

Battery AH

115

WD-45 published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers

Dynamic WD-45 Tractor published in 1953, by Allis Chalmers

Operating Instructions WD-45 Diesel (TPL-270C)

Farm Power Facts published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers