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Years in Production / 1948–1955

Allis-Chalmers

G

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

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11hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1948–1955

Production years

Allis-Chalmers

Manufacturer

G / 01

At a glance

Production

Tool Carrier tractor

Built in Gadsden, Alabama, USA

Original price was $970 in 1955

The Allis-Chalmers G was designed for small farms and gardens. The small, rear-engine machine was more like the motor cultivators of the 1920s than a tractor. It featured a full line of custom implements that mounted under the belly.

Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Total Built
29,976

Belt Pulley

Diameter
6 inches15 cm
Width
4 inches10 cm
Rpm
1950
Speed
3063 ft/min933.60 meters/min

Electrical

Ground
positive
Charging System
generator
Battery Volts
6

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Mechanical external expanding brakes

Open operator station.

G / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Continental AN-62

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Displacement
62 ci1.0 L
Bore Stroke
2.375x3.50 inches60 x 89 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
5.75:1
Rated Rpm
1800
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
6.5 qts6.2 L
Sparkplug Gap
0.025 inches0.635 mm
Point Gap
0.020 inches0.508 mm
Intake Valve Clearance
0.010 inches (hot)0.254 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.010 inches (hot)0.254 mm
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Oil Capacity
3.5 qts3.3 L

Engine Options

Continental 1.0L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel Tank
5 gal18.9 L

G / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
165.1mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
8 qts7.6 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
creeper
Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
165.1mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
8 qts7.6 L

G / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
116 in294 cm
Height
55.7 in141 cm
Wheelbase
68.5 in173 cm
Front tread
36 in91 cm
Rear tread
36 in91 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
68.5 inches173 cm
Weight
1285 to 1400 pounds
Front Tire
4.00-12
Rear Tire
6-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
4.00-12
Rear Ag
6-30

G / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Allis-Chalmers G videos from their original YouTube creators.

G / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 398

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDJuly 16 - 30, 1948

Drawbar performance

Gear 2 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
398
Belt Power Max
10.33 hp7.7 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
1.2 gal/hour4.5 l/hour
Max Power
9.04 hp6.7 kW
Max Pull
1,143 lbs518 kg

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Allis-Chalmers G tractor MD2

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