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Years in Production / 1921–1927

Allis-Chalmers

L

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

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22hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1921–1927

Production years

Allis-Chalmers

Manufacturer

L / 01

At a glance

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

The Allis-Chalmers model L was also named the 12-20 and the 15-25.

Manufacturer
Allis Chalmers
Total Built
1,705

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Open operator station.

Final Drives
bull gear

Belt Pulley

Diameter
12.5 inches31 cm
Width
6.5 inches16 cm
Speed
2675 ft/min815.34 meters/min

L / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Midwest

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical valve-in-head

Displacement
280.6 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.125x5.25 inches105 x 133 mm
Rated Rpm
1100
Starter Type
hand-crank
Coolant Capacity
24 qts22.7 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical valve-in-head

Engine Options

Midwest 4.6L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel Tank
20 gal75.7 L

L / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverse

L / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
4400 lbs1995 kg
Front Tire
32x6
Rear Tire
46x12

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
32x6 (steel)
Rear Ag
46x12 (steel)

See it in action

Videos

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

Allis-Chalmers 15-25 Tractor Walkaround - 100 Years Old & Still Cool!

Video by Squatch253

The wheeled Model L was also sold as the 12-20 and 15-25; this video uses its 15-25 name.

Watch on YouTube ↗

L / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 82

Gasoline 2-speed 2WDSeptember 13 - 24, 1921

Drawbar performance

Id
82
Belt Power Max
33.18 hp24.7 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
3.9 gal/hour14.8 l/hour
Max Power
21.42 hp16.0 kW
Max Pull
3000 lbs1360 kg