allis chalmers ca
![]() | 1950 - 1958
Row-Crop tractor | 1950 - 1958 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1950 - 1958 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1950 - 1958 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 39,499 |
Original price was $1,900 in 1958 | |
The live PTO on the CA was due to a hand clutch that "broke" the rear axle, causing the differential to spin freely. | |
Allis Chalmers CA Engine | |
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Allis Chalmers 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Allis Chalmers CA Transmission | |
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4-speed non-synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
Allis Chalmers CA Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 22.97 hp
17.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.96 hp
19.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station |
Photos | |
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Allis Chalmers CA photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Pressure | 3200 psi
220.6 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Allis Snap Coupler *Available after 1954. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 538 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Weight | 2835 lbs
1285 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 10-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
CA Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | On top of transmission, by shift lever |
1950 | 14 |
1951 | 322 |
1952 | 10539 |
1953 | 22181 |
1954 | 31424 |
1955 | 32907 |
1956 | 37203 |
1957 | 38618 |
1958 | 38977 |
Final | 39513 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8 inches
20 cm |
Width | 5.5 inches
13 cm |
RPM | 1220 |
Speed | 2555 ft/min
778.76 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 10 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 95 |
References | |
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Farm Equipment Service Manual (SM-3) | |
Farm Power Facts published in 1954, by Allis Chalmers |
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