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Years in Production / 1953–1957
Allis-Chalmers
WD45
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Allis-Chalmers WD45.
48hp
Engine estimate · from belt
2WD Only
Drive
1953–1957
Production years
Allis-Chalmers
Manufacturer
WD45 / 01
At a glance
Overview
- 45of7oc
- : SAE20W
- 45of7oc
- : SAE10W
- Alternative Additional Value
- SAE 80EP
Production
Row-Crop tractor
Built in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
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.
- Manufacturer
- Allis Chalmers
- Total Built
- 90,382 (total)
- Total Built
- 83,536 (gasoline)
- Total Built
- 6,509 (diesel)
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station. Optional Allis-Chalmers Half Cab with windshield and vinyl sides.
- Steering
- mechanical
- Steering
- power *Power steering became available in 1956.
Capacity
- Fuel
- 15 gal56.8 L
- Hydraulic System
- 1.5 gal5.7 L
Hitch
- Type
- Snap-Coupler
Pto
- Rear Pto
- live
- Clutch
- 254mm dry disc
- Rear Type
- 540 (1.375)
- Engine Rpm
- 548@1400
Belt Pulley
- Diameter
- 9 inches22 cm
- Width
- 6.5 inches16 cm
- Rpm
- 1458
Electrical
- Ground
- positive
- Gas Batteries
- 1
- Diesel Batteries
- 2
- Battery Volts
- 6
- Battery Ah
- 115
WD45 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail (Option 1)
Allis-Chalmers
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
- Displacement
- 226 ci3.7 L
- Bore Stroke
- 4.00x4.50 inches102 x 114 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 6.45:1
- Rated Rpm
- 1400
- Torque
- 288 lb-ft390.5 Nm
- Torque Rpm
- 867
- Firing Order
- 1-2-4-3
- Starter Volts
- 6
- Sparkplug Gap
- 0.030 inches0.762 mm
- Point Gap
- 0.020 inches0.508 mm
- Intake Valve Clearance
- 0.012 inches*Hot0.305 mm
- Exhaust Valve Clearance
- 0.012 inches*Hot0.305 mm
- Fuel Type
- gasoline
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Engine Detail (Option 2)
Allis-Chalmers
tractor fuel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
- Displacement
- 226 ci3.7 L
- Bore Stroke
- 4.00x4.50 inches102 x 114 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 4.75:1
- Rated Rpm
- 1400
- Firing Order
- 1-2-4-3
- Starter Volts
- 6
- Sparkplug Gap
- 0.030 inches0.762 mm
- Point Gap
- 0.020 inches0.508 mm
- Intake Valve Clearance
- 0.012 inches*Hot0.305 mm
- Exhaust Valve Clearance
- 0.012 inches*Hot0.305 mm
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Engine Detail (Option 3)
Allis-Chalmers
LP gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
- Displacement
- 226 ci3.7 L
- Bore Stroke
- 4.00x4.50 inches102 x 114 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Rated Rpm
- 1400
- Torque
- 276 lb-ft374.3 Nm
- Torque Rpm
- 1250
- Firing Order
- 1-2-4-3
- Starter Volts
- 6
- Fuel Type
- LP gas
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Engine Detail (Option 4)
Allis-Chalmers
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Available after October of 1954
- Displacement
- 230 ci3.8 L
- Bore Stroke
- 3.4375x4.125 inches87 x 105 mm
- Air Cleaner
- oil bath
- Compression Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Rated Rpm
- 1625
- Torque
- 259 lb-ft351.2 Nm
- Torque Rpm
- 1169
- Firing Order
- 1-5-3-6-2-4
- Starter Volts
- 12
- Coolant Capacity
- 17 qts16.1 L
- Intake Valve Clearance
- 0.010 inches*Hot0.254 mm
- Exhaust Valve Clearance
- 0.019 inches*Hot0.483 mm
- Fuel Type
- diesel
- Cylinders
- 6
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled vertical I-head
- Oil Capacity
- 7 qts6.6 L
WD45 / 03
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 88 inches223 cm
- Weight
- 3995 to 4285 pounds
- Front Tire
- 5.50-16
- Rear Tire
- 12-28
Tires And Tracks
- Front Ag
- 5.50-16
- Rear Ag
- 12-28
- Rear Ag
- 13-28
WD45 / 04
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Videos
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WD45 / 06
Tests (NTTL)
Nebraska Tractor Test 499
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDJuly 29 - August 10, 1953
Drawbar performance
Gear 3 used for power test.
Gear 1 used for pull test.
- Id
- 499
- Belt Power Max
- 43.21 hp32.2 kW
- Belt Fuel Use Max
- 3.8 gal/hour14.4 l/hour
- Max Power
- 37.8 hp28.2 kW
- Max Pull
- 5,441 lbs2468 kg
Nebraska Tractor Test 511
Distillate 4-speed 2WDOctober 26 - 31, 1953
Drawbar performance
Gear 3 used for power test.
Gear 1 used for pull test.
- Id
- 511
- Belt Power Max
- 33.01 hp24.6 kW
- Belt Fuel Use Max
- 3.3 gal/hour12.5 l/hour
- Max Power
- 29.49 hp22.0 kW
- Max Pull
- 4,634 lbs2101 kg
Nebraska Tractor Test 512
LP gas 4-speed 2WDOctober 26 - November 4, 1953
Drawbar performance
Gear 3 used for power test.
Gear 1 used for pull test.
- Id
- 512
- Belt Power Max
- 44.13 hp32.9 kW
- Belt Fuel Use Max
- 5.0 gal/hour18.9 l/hour
- Max Power
- 38.53 hp28.7 kW
- Max Pull
- 5,421 lbs2458 kg
Nebraska Tractor Test 563
Diesel 4-speed 2WDOctober 4 - 11, 1955
Drawbar performance
Gear 3 used for power test.
Gear 1 used for pull test.
- Id
- 563
- Belt Power Max
- 43.29 hp32.3 kW
- Belt Fuel Use Max
- 3.1 gal/hour11.7 l/hour
- Max Power
- 39.50 hp29.5 kW
- Max Pull
- 5908 lbs2679 kg