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Years in Production / 1918–1921

Allis-Chalmers

18-30

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Allis-Chalmers 18-30.

Allis-Chalmers 18-30 · Illustration

Allis-Chalmers 18-30 · Illustration

33hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1918–1921

Production years

Allis-Chalmers

Manufacturer

18-30 / 01

At a glance

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Original price was $1,785 in 1919

Originally named the Allis-Chalmers 15-30, the tractor was renamed 18-30 after the first Nebraska test.

Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Total Built
1160

Belt Pulley

Diameter
13 inches33 cm
Width
8.5 inches21 cm
Rpm
930

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Open operator station.

18-30 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Allis Chalmers

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical valve-in-head

Displacement
460.7 ci7.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.75x6.50 inches121 x 165 mm
Fuel System
Kingston L 1.5" carburetor
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
830
Coolant Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical valve-in-head

Engine Options

Allis Chalmers 7.6L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel Tank
25 gal94.6 L
Aux Fuel
7.75 gal29.3 L

18-30 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
hand-operated expanding shoe

18-30 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
135 in342 cm
Width
66 in167 cm
Height
68 in172 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
6150 lbs2789 kg
Front Tire
36x6
Rear Tire
50x12

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
36x6 steel
Rear Ag
50x12 steel

18-30 / 05

Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Allis-Chalmers 18-30 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Allis Chalmers E 18-30 hand crank #allischalmers #iwlu25

Video by Adventures of Doug & Dannette

Watch on YouTube ↗

18-30 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 55

Gasoline 2-speed 2WDAugust 23 - September 6, 1920

Drawbar performance

Id
55
Belt Power Max
33.41 hp24.9 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
4.6 gal/hour17.4 l/hour
Max Power
20.55 hp15.3 kW
Fuel Use
3.5 gal/hour13.2 l/hour
Max Pull
3,500 lbs1587 kg

Allis-Chalmers 18-30 · photo 1 / 1

Illustration of Allis-Chalmers 18-30 on a farm

Model illustration www.tractordata.com source ↗